The spike follows the government’s decision to remove advance taxes on paddy imports. In total, Nepal brought in 531.1 million kilograms of paddy, generating Rs 1.52 billion in revenue for the government. By REPUBLICA KATHMANDU, July 23: Nepal saw a sharp rise in rice and paddy imports in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25. According to […]
They have urged the government to take immediate action to resolve this pressing public crisis. The Bangladesh Food Security Network (Khani), an organisation working on food security and farmer rights, has called for the introduction of rationing for the nation’s poor and vulnerable population amidst a continuous surge in rice prices. The organisation expressed deep […]
Korea’s agriculture officials remain firm against the import of sensitive food products amid trade pressures. By Kim Min-jeong The possibility of excluding “sensitive items” such as rice and beef from the negotiation cards in the Korea-U.S. trade negotiations is increasing. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs maintains a “no market opening” stance on […]
