Japan’s largest group of rice collectors and wholesalers is raising their advance payments to rice farmers. An analyst says this signals that the price of autumn harvests is likely to be high again this year. The local branches of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group determine the payment amount to rice farmers every year prior to […]
Eisen Bernard Bernardo In Viet Nam rice is more than a staple crop—it’s a cornerstone of life and a major driver of the country’s economy. But its cultivation also accounts for a significant portion of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane. To meet its climate commitments, outlined in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), […]
By John Reidy BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports have dropped off sharply this year amid intense competition and currency headwinds that have hurt price competitiveness, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Thailand’s year-to-date rice exports as of Aug. 17 totaled 3.87 million tonnes, down […]
Reuters MUMBAI/KARACHI: Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of Pakistan and India have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving prices higher as supplies are expected to fall. Pakistan and India exclusively grow aromatic basmati rice, which sells for nearly twice the price of regular varieties and is primarily imported […]
By Meghan Grebner Rice harvest is more than half complete for northeast Arkansas farmer Scott Matthews. “The yields have been strong,” he says. “We’re a little worried about the quality, specifically the milling, because we had a really hot summer and sometimes hot weather, especially hot nighttime temperatures, affect the milling.” Statewide, rice harvest is […]
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN In a country where the average household’s diet depends overwhelmingly on rice, its price is more than an economic signal; it is a barometer of political stability, social equity, and the state’s administrative competence. Over the past year, the prices of rice, the main staple, has confounded expectations. Despite bumper harvests, record […]
Source: Feedlot The 2025 southwest monsoon in India has been timely, uniform and quite abundant, which contributed to an increase in the area under the fall crop, in particular for rice and corn, according to a report by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. According to FAS, in most regions […]
