By Umar Sani The member representing Darazo-Ganjuwa in the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, has donated a set of Massey Ferguson 375 to support farmers ahead of the rainy season. Soro equally launched the first phase of MMS Young Millionaires in the agriculture programme, empowering 125 selected youths in rice farming. Donating the tractor alongside […]
Ada Pelonia The slide in international prices did not translate into more rice purchases for the Philippines, based on the latest government data which indicated that arrivals as of May 2 declined. Figures from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) showed that rice import arrivals during the period reached 1.32 million metric tons (MMT), 21.33 […]
The reason isn’t assured MSP procurement alone. It is also because of the two cereal crops receiving priority in public breeding and research support, reflected in steady yield increases over time. Written by Harish Damodaran. Farmers, like all businessmen, are rational and risk-averse. Everything else being the same, they will choose to grow crops that […]
Jullian Luchavez Rice is a staple food for Filipinos, and with prices surging since 2023, populist politicians make rhetoric out of rice costs, targeting those most affected by inflation. In the Philippines, rice is not just for eating—it’s for winning elections. For years, politicians have made empty promises to reduce rice prices. President Ferdinand Marcos […]
All Indian exports to the UK will now enjoy zero-duty benefits, opening access to one of the world’s most affluent and consumption-driven markets. Sonal Khetarpal In Short After three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is likely to boost bilateral trade by $60 billion (Rs […]
HANOI (Reuters): Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more than two-month peak. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, down from the last week’s $390-$397. Indian 5% broken […]
The release of genome-edited rice marks a policy and scientific shift, positioning India to lead biotech-driven farming amid climate, resource, and food security challenges. CD Mayee / Bhagirath Choudhary In a landmark scientific breakthrough in agriculture, the Government of India has officially released the world’s first two genome-edited rice varieties developed using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, […]
TBS Report Vendors attribute the fall in rice prices to the arrival of Boro season paddy in the market. On the other hand, the price of vegetables remains high due to low seasonal supply. Retail prices of rice have started to decline, with a drop of Tk8-10 per kg for fine rice over the past […]
Nyein Nyein The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for May 2025 were issued, and non-compliance with the set prices is subject to legal action.The Ministry of Commerce issued reasonable prices for all varieties; K60,000-K72,000 per 108-pound bag of non-premium rice varieties (Aemahta, Ngasein, Sinthukha, Ngasein […]
‘As promised, the sale of P20 per kilo rice, which was initially launched on Labor Day, will resume right after the midterm elections. We had to temporarily pause the rollout in compliance with the Commission on Elections’ advice to honor the 10-day spending ban starting 2 May.’ Jing Villamente After Election Day (12 May), a […]
