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Gov’t targets record rice harvest, new markets as investors pitch factory revitalisation

Guyana’s rice industry is entering a new era, with bold government investments driving higher yields, stronger prices for farmers, and expansion into international markets, according to Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha. During an interview at the sidelines of an event on Wednesday, Minister Mustapha said the country is on track to produce 810,000 tonnes of rice […]

Thai rice prices hover near 9-year lows

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meager demand, while Indian prices edged up from three-year lows, supported by a slight improvement in demand. Thailand’s 5percent broken rice was quoted at USD345 per metric ton on Thursday, its […]

Rice Imports Jump 45.9%: Can Nepal Ever Be Self-Sufficient in Food Grains?

Nepal’s rice and paddy imports surged by 45.9% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.91 billion compared to Rs. 2.00 billion in the same period last year. With rice imports now accounting for nearly 2% of total imports, the trend has once again raised critical questions about Nepal’s long-standing struggle with food self-sufficiency. […]

Rice, Beef Prices Jump 31%, 29% Ahead of Chuseok, Causing Alarm

Government Launches Nationwide Discount Events to Stabilize Rising Holiday Costs. By Kim Ji-seop, Jung Seok-woo With Chuseok approaching on the 6th, major food ingredient prices have surged significantly, raising alarms for preparing ancestral rites tables. Rice and glutinous rice prices have jumped over 30% compared to last year’s Chuseok, causing fluctuations in prices for rice […]

Creating the Conditions for Change: How Partnerships are Transforming Rice Production

Eisen Bernard Bernardo Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are a powerful tool for transforming agriculture, and nowhere is this more evident than in the global effort to create a sustainable, low-emission rice sector. While low-emission rice is physically identical to its traditional counterpart, the enabling environment—the policies, market incentives, and collaborations that support its production—is what truly […]