LAHORE – Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Chairman Malik Faisal Jahangir Saturday demanded representation in the National Agri-Trade Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) Board. In a media statement here, Jahangir said that the establishment of NAFSA has recently been approved through an Act on the directions of the Prime Minister, which aims to ensure that […]
FMT Reporters An executive councillor says Mardi is awaiting help from Fujian to plant ratoon rice for the new padi season next month. PETALING JAYA: Penang is ready to be a pioneer in planting ratoon rice, which allows for a second harvest without replanting, says chief minister Chow Kon Yeow. He said the state government […]
While Pakistan earns $3.2 billion from rice exports, the farmers who grow it receive barely half the price they did a few seasons ago, leading to widespread anger. Iftikhar Talpur October marks the start of Sindh’s paddy-harvesting season, from the lush lowlands of lower Sindh to the upper reaches of the province. Yet what should […]
New research reveals that rice paddy microbes, and not soil arsenic levels alone, dictate arsenic toxicity and crop losses; managing microbial balance may thus be key to protecting the yield and its safety Ashmita Gupta Research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently has warned that the type of microbes in rice […]
Thai prices hit lowest since October 2007, as demand from Asian, African buyers remains weak WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an 18-year low, while Indian prices held near their lowest level in more than nine years this week, as top exporters struggled to secure any major deals […]
ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters. Reuters By Anushree Mukherjee Oct 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an eighteen year low, while Indian prices held near their lowest level in more than nine years this week, as top exporters struggled to […]
As the Philippines and Indonesia tighten rice imports, Vietnamese exporters are expanding into Africa, where demand for the grain is rising rapidly. Vietnam’s rice industry is facing one of its toughest challenges in years as two major markets, the Philippines and Indonesia, have sharply cut imports, forcing exporters to scramble for alternative buyers. Many firms […]
ANN/THE NATION – Thailand’s rice export industry has raised concerns following the signing of a new trade agreement between the United States and Japan, which could see Thailand’s rice quota to Japan slashed by over two-thirds. The agreement, finalised on July 22, involves Japan pledging to source a greater portion of its rice imports from […]
by Bioengineer In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, advancements in technology are continuously transforming traditional farming practices. A pivotal study led by researchers including J. Chand, S.K. Jha, and D.P. Sharma, delves into the comparison between mechanical rice transplanting and the traditional manual methods of spring paddy production. This comparative analysis not only explores […]
With early shipments of rice from the 2025 harvest having reached the market, attention is turning to supply, demand and prices amid uncertainty over how this summer’s extreme heat, water shortages and heavy rain will affect yields. Competition to secure new-crop rice is intensifying, pushing up the provisional payments that agricultural cooperatives advance to growers […]
