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India may improve trade deficit with Japan by selling quality rice

Source: Business Standard India is the world’s largest exporter of rice, with its output mainly going to countries in West Asia and Africa. Thousands of rice varieties are harvested in the country, including the glutinous rice (commonly known as sticky rice) in the northeastern states. With the Japanese government considering increasing its rice imports, there […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge by 121% in first five months of 2025

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 […]

Telangana left with over 1L MT coarse rice as ration policy shifts; govt explores disposal amid bumper paddy haul, FCI offloading adds to challenge

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 […]

Paddy transplantation in Punjab takes power demand to 16,678 MW

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 […]

Basmati Rice Trade Hit Amidst Iran-Israel Conflict; Payment Crisis & Sharp Price Dips Possible, Say Exporters

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 […]

‘Higher R&D investments to boost rice productivity’

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) […]

Likely better harvest lessens rice imports

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 […]

Asia rice: Prices in India edge up as demand improves; muted activity seen elsewhere

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 […]