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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 […]

Scientists show how to grow more nutritious rice that uses less fertilizer

by University of Massachusetts Amherst, edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan The cultivation of rice—the staple grain for more than 3.5 billion people around the world—comes with extremely high environmental, climate and economic costs. This may be about to change, thanks to new research led by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst […]

Grain gains as rice tender hits full mark

The Department of State Reserves announced the successful tender for 200,000 tons of rice for the national reserves for this year. On August 25, 15 regional state reserve departments completed bidding for 171 tender packages totalling 200,000 tons, with all contracts awarded. The regional departments carried out the tender opening, evaluation of bid documents and […]

Dismissed as a joke, UK’s first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

Georgina Rannard, Climate and science correspondent. Gwyndaf Hughes, Climate and science videographer In an ordinary field in a quiet part of east England, a unique experiment is taking root. “When I tell people what I’m doing here, they think I’m joking,” says Nadine Mitschunas, the UK’s first and only rice-grower. The crops in four small […]

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

Farmers urge gov’t to reinstate 35% rice import tariff before lifting ban

BILYONARYO.COM The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has called on the government to reinstate the 35% tariff on rice imports ahead of the lifting of the import ban, as palay prices remain soft. FFF national manager Raul Montemayor said palay traders expect imported rice to flood the market once the import ban is lifted and […]