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Pak-China scientists deliver twin rice research breakthroughs

Pakistani and Chinese scientists have recently published two high-impact research papers that promise to cut post-harvest losses, strengthen rice quality and deepen agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The Rice Research Institute Kala Shah Kaku (RRI-KSK) called them “a data-driven success” and “the result of a powerful international collaboration between Northeast Agricultural University, China, Rice […]

Pakistan’s rice industry plays pivotal role in national economy: Gilani

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan’s rice industry plays a pivotal role in the national economy.Addressing the 17th Export Trophy Awards ceremony organized by the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan in Lahore, he paid tribute to the services of farmers and exporters, particularly those involved in rice cultivation and trade. Chairman […]

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control price. The Authority announced that legal proceedings are being initiated against those traders who sold rice at inflated prices, in violation of the price regulations. It further emphasized that strict legal […]

Inflation to remain within target despite pickup in Sept

MANILA – Inflation will continue to settle within the lower end of the government’s target despite the projected acceleration in September, an economist said. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort said inflation likely settled at 2.1 percent in September, higher than the 1.5 percent recorded in August this year. The forecast however is […]