By GISELLE OMBAY, GMA Integrated News Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is eyeing an end to the negative perception on the National Food Authority (NFA) rice, as he seeks to guarantee that the government’s P20-per-kilo rice meets high quality standards. According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), Tiu Laurel, who also chairs the NFA […]
The government, led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has lifted restrictions on Thai rice exports, allowing small-scale farmers to export rice to global markets. Government spokesperson Jirayu Houngsub explained the administration’s achievements on the occasion of its three-month milestone, highlighting efforts to dismantle monopolies on Sunday. “All forms of monopoly increase costs for the people, […]
By Giselle P. Jordan THE government’s P20 per kilogram rice program is an opportunity for the National Food Authority to change negative public perception on the quality of NFA rice, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a recent meeting with agency officials. “This is our chance to change how people view NFA rice. […]
Africa Rice Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI […]
By Kilimo News. By Kimuri Mwangi Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicate that Kenya’s annual rice consumption is over one million metric tonnes, significantly exceeding the country’s production capacity of approximately 230,000 metric tonnes. This is an indicator that the country imports about 80 per cent of its rice. The huge […]
By Reuters. TOKYO, May 18 (Reuters) – Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has hit a record low, with nearly nine out of every 10 voters dissatisfied with the government’s response to soaring price of rice, the nation’s beloved staple, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday. Support for Ishiba’s government was at 27.4%, down […]
Minister of Trade Budi Santoso stated that the rice export plan must first be discussed in the commodity balance to ensure domestic food availability is maintained. “If the export is because maybe the consideration is a surplus, that’s enough. But later it must be discussed first in the commodity balance,” Budi said, quoted from ANTARA, […]
BSS. KHULNA, May 18, 2025 (BSS) – Boro paddy and boiled rice procurement is in full swing in 10 districts of Khulna division. Over 31 percent of the boiled rice procurement has been completed in all 10 districts in the division as of May 17, said an official of the Khulna Regional Food Controller Office […]
By Vietnam News Agency. Vietnam is projected to become the world’s second-largest rice importer in 2025-2026, only after the Philippines, as the country must ramp up imports to meet export demand amid falls in domestic production, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The […]
Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND DHAKA: Rice export prices in major Asian hubs were subdued this week, weighed down by weak demand and higher supplies, with Indian rates pinned near their lowest level in nearly two years. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, unchanged from last week, while the 5% broken […]
