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Potential for Sustainable Paddy Rice Farming Systems

Yesterday, October 27th, the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025: Accelerating the Implementation of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Technologies in the Asian Monsoon Region: Progress and Prospects for Improving Productivity and Building Sustainable Food Systems was successfully held at the Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. Thank you to everyone who participated. We will report on the symposium’s findings […]

Vietnam exports 7 million tonnes of rice worth $3.59B

By VNA Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of the year until Oct. 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters. The country’s cumulative rice exports reached 7.02 million tonnes, valued at nearly US$3.59 billion, down 4.4% in volume and 21.9% in […]

India’s rice exporters seek deals with emerging markets after strong monsoon

Reuters NEW DELHI: India’s rice traders plan to seek export deals for the new season’s crop with buyers in emerging markets such as Iraq, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, a top industry official said, after above-average monsoon rains boosted output. “India is already a major player in the global rice trade, and our aim now is […]

Basmati Trade Issue: Jam Kamal Urges EU to Resolve Key Export Disputes

Pakistan raised strong concerns over the Basmati trade issue and ethanol exports during talks with the European Parliament’s Development Committee. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan urged the EU to restore duty concessions on ethanol and resolve delays in the Geographical Indication (GI) registration for Basmati rice. He said both matters directly affect millions of farmers […]

Advancing rice milling efficiency and quality in Uganda

From: CGIAR Initiative on Market Intelligence By Arelene Julia Malabayabas, Melanie Connor, Arielle Sandrine Rafanomezantsoa, Edgar Twine, Jane Nabikyu, and Ruvicyn Bayot Rice is an important crop for Uganda’s future. As the country’s second most important cereal crop both in terms of production and caloric contribution, it plays a vital role in food security and […]

Vietnam’s rice exports to new market surge

SGGP The Vietnam Customs under the Ministry of Finance yesterday reported that there was a surge in rice exports to new markets such as China and Africa. According to the Vietnam Customs, rice exports have decreased considerably since the Philippines temporarily suspended rice imports starting September 1, 2025. In September, the volume of exported rice […]

Circular economy for rice straw in Mekong Delta still challenge

SGGP The main challenge in the Mekong Delta is managing its abundant rice straw. The key to finding value in this byproduct is to shift towards sustainable practices that turn rice straw into valuable products. While the Mekong Delta region produces millions of tons of rice straw annually. The key to finding value in this […]

Economists explain why rice price drop sparks mixed reactions among Nigerians, traders ​

By Ogaga Ariemu Economists and financial analysts have explained that conflict of interest is the reason why the recent drop in the price of rice attracted mixed feelings from Nigerians and traders. The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, and the Executive Officer of SD & D […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China jump 63% to $45.27 million in Q3 of 2025

Source: Profit by Pakistan Today Pakistan’s rice exports to China increased 63% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching $45.27 million compared with $27.85 million during the same period last year, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs. During the quarter, Pakistan shipped 76.36 million kilograms of semi- or wholly-milled rice (commodity […]