Flooding in NE Arkansas may shift the rice outlook downward. Forrest Laws At a Glance Is USDA overstating the size of the 2025 U.S. rice crop by not taking into account the severe flooding in northeast Arkansas, leading to a depressed outlook for U.S. rice prices? U.S. rice merchants recently completed the sale of another […]
by Newsdesk. Islamabad: Pakistan’s rice exports to China have seen a remarkable surge, increasing by 121% in the first five months of 2025. This significant growth underscores deepening trade ties and stronger agricultural cooperation between the two nations, particularly under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).According to Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor […]
Roushan Ali HYDERABAD: The Congress govt, which started distributing fine rice to ration card holders since May, is left with over a lakh metric tonnes (MTs) of coarse variety of the staple in its godowns. The challenge before the govt is how to dispose of the huge stocks, as the supply of coarse rice was […]
Patiala: Punjab experienced an increase in power demand on Saturday, as its peak load hit 16,678 MW. The surge was primarily driven by the ongoing paddy transplantation season, despite a temperature drop following recent rainfall and the closure of govt offices on Saturday. By evening, power demand lowered to 15,000 MW. According to Punjab State […]
All India Rice Exporters Association President Satish Goyal said that over 1 lakh tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian ports. Iran is a very important market for us. He added that while there hasn’t yet been a complete halt in trade, delays in shipments and uncertainty around payments could […]
Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The government must allocate at least one percent of the rice industry’s gross value added (GVA) to research and development (R&D) to boost yield and improve overall supply of the staple, a new study recommended. A policy brief by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Expectations of a better rice harvest slowed down the arrival of imports into the country, government data showed. Data from the Bureau of Plant Industry showed that overseas rice purchases totaled 2.002 million metric tons (MT) as of June 12. This volume represented a 14.4-percent drop […]
Source: Business Recorder Indian rice export prices edged up from two-year lows this week, helped by improving demand, while a lack of buying activity and higher supplies weighed on Thailand and Vietnam rates. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $380-$386 per ton, up from the last week’s $378-$384. Indian 5% broken white rice […]
Traders to issue revised prices for all grocery items within next 10 days. RAWALPINDI: With the upcoming fiscal year’s budget implementation looming, wholesale markets have begun raising prices. The price of a 50kg sugar sack rose by Rs300 on Wednesday, and an additional Rs200 increase is expected this week, pushing the retail price of sugar […]
By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture on Monday said it will delay plans to reduce the maximum suggested retail price of imported rice, given the volatility in global markets as tensions increase in the Middle East. According to Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the planned reduction of the […]
