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Rice farmers in coast equipped with techniques to boost production

By Joel Mburia At least 300 rice farmers in three coastal counties have been equipped with new skills that is aimed at enhancing rice production from the region. Under a project being implemented by the the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and funded by the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA), the […]

IRRI contributes rice sector expertise to ASEAN-Korea methane mitigation workshop

Current methane estimation methods across ASEAN suffer from inadequate source coverage, datasets, and technical capacity. A coordinated regional approach is required for integrated strategies across agriculture, waste, and energy sectors to replace inconsistent national methodologies. With rice production being a major regional emission source, advanced measurement technologies, improved farming practices, and targeted policy interventions will […]

India to focus on 26 countries to expand rice exports during international rice conference

Over 3,000 farmers and FPOs, 1,000 foreign buyers from 80 countries, and 2,500 exporters, millers, to participate. By BL New Delhi Bureau India has identified 26 countries as potential markets for expanding its rice exports, including Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and the US, with a potential of unlocking Rs 1.8 lakh crore of export orders, and […]

Asia rice: India rates rise from over 9-year low

Reuters BENGALURU / HANOI, MUMBAI / BANGKOK / DHAKA: Indian rice exports edged up from a more than nine-year low this week, supported by a stronger rupee despite muted demand, while Thai prices extended declines for a sixth consecutive week, hitting an 18-year low on weak buying activity. Very few export deals were signed in […]

Rice exports to China surge 63% in Q3

Pakistan exported semi- or wholly-milled rice worth $34.30 million. APP BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China reached $45.27 million in the third quarter of 2025, up 63% year-on-year from $27.85 million in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of China. During this period, Pakistan […]

India’s rice exporters aim to tap into opportunities worth ₹1.80 lakh cr, sign MoUs worth ₹25,000 cr

India produced around 150 million tonnes of rice in FY2024-25 from nearly 47 million hectares, accounting for about 28% of global output. By Abhimanyu Sharma India’s rice exporters aim to unlock ₹1.80 lakh crore in new rice import markets and sign export MoUs worth ₹25,000 crore at the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 […]

Vietnam remains Singapore’s third-largest rice supplier

According to data from Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), the city-state imported 87.8 million SGD (about 67.5 million USD) worth of rice from Vietnam in the first nine months of 2025, down 11.5% year-on-year, accounting for 25.3% of Singapore’s total rice imports. Singapore (VNA) — Rice continues to be Vietnam’s key export to […]

India’s Rice Exports Surge in 2025: A Global Grain Dominance

India is stepping up its rice exports, targeting 26 global markets like the Philippines and the UK. The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 will unify stakeholders to enhance global rice trade efficiency. India’s rice production hit 150 million tonnes in 2024-25 with exports valued at USD 12.95 billion. Devdiscourse News Desk India is intensifying its […]

Indian rice varieties set to feature in Kimchi, Sushi, Dumplings, and Burritos amid export drive

As a case in point, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) termed Japan a huge market for Indian rice, having identified 7 varieties from J&K, and the Northeast for sticky rice. By Abhimanyu Sharma As part of increasing rice exports in volume and scale, the Indian government and exporters are exploring […]