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Ministry of Industry and Trade acts to stabilize rice market

SGGP The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has issued a directive to stabilize the domestic rice market and boost exports. The new measures focus on a multi-pronged approach involving international negotiations, market monitoring, and brand promotion. The MoIT has tasked several departments with specific roles in this effort: In addition to these government actions, […]

India tightens rice export rules to Bangladesh

Exporters must obtain approval from APEDA in Delhi to export rice from now. Tribune Desk India has introduced new regulations governing the export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh, prompting concerns among importers about slower shipments and rising costs that could drive up domestic prices. Under the revised directive issued Wednesday by India’s Directorate General of […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge 68.5% amid growing demand

Exports reach $44.31 million in the first eight months of 2025, with semi-milled rice driving growth. By News Desk Pakistan’s rice exports to China saw a significant boost in the first eight months of 2025, increasing by nearly 70% compared to the previous year, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China. […]

Japan rice prices turn higher despite arrival of new crop

Japanese retail prices of rice have turned upward again, even as new rice harvested this year has started hitting the shelves. The average price at supermarkets across Japan stood at ¥4,275 per 5 kilograms, up for three consecutive weeks, according to data released by the agriculture ministry last week. Retailers are worried that their profits […]

Intelligent harvesters with Beidou system reap rice in Heilongjiang

By Zhou Huiying Rice farmers affiliated with Qixing Farm at Jiansanjiang Company of Beidahuang Group, a large State-owned enterprise in Heilongjiang province, were thrilled when large harvesting machines started working their farmland in recent days. On the vast fields of the farm, intelligent harvesters equipped with the Beidou navigation system move through the golden rice […]

Philippines to extend rice import moratorium, hike tariff

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines — The government is set to extend the moratorium on rice importation and raise tariffs on imported grains to help stabilize palay (unmilled rice) prices at the peak of harvest season. President Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare the necessary orders to extend […]