Reporter: Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Amran Sulaiman, ensures that the rice supply and price stabilization program (SPHP) in Indonesia will continue throughout the year. “It must not stop. Throughout the year, we will run it carefully and measurably,” said Amran in a written statement on Tuesday, […]
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured the public that the country’s rice supply will remain stable despite the massive devastation brought by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) across Visayas and Mindanao. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said initial assessments showed no significant damage to […]
Asia remained Vietnam’s largest export market, accounting for 44.7% of the total turnover, followed by the Americas with 22.7% and Europe with 13.8%. Africa and Oceania represented 3% and 1.4%, respectively. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports reached an estimated 5.96 billion USD in October, up 6.3% year-on-year, bringing total export earnings in the […]
Cooperative rice farmers in Adelakope-Somenya, a rice farming community in the Eastern Region, are facing challenges, from controlling weeds and pests to navigating market dynamics. As a result, the cooperative members are calling on stakeholders to explore potentials solutions to boost local production and reduce reliance on imported rice. A day’s working visit to the […]
Source: China Economic Net Recently, China’s Honglian hybrid rice achieved promising results in Pakistan, with the yields of its three varieties H13, H14 and H15 reaching 11.3 tons/ha, 12.3 tons/ha and 10.8 tons/ha respectively. Among them, H14 stood out for its large panicles and high grain count, boosting yields by over 12% compared with local […]
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Monday. The deadline for price offers is November 13. Bangladesh has also issued a separate tender seeking 50,000 tons of rice, with price offers to be submitted on Monday, November 3. The Bangladesh […]
Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) is produced by blending rice flour with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export consignment of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) […]
Published by: Rija Sohaib The Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) Dera Ismail Khan has inaugurated a crawler-type rice combine harvester imported from China, marking a major step toward modernizing agriculture in the region. Director of Agricultural Research, Abdul Qayum Khan, attended the ceremony and praised the initiative. He stressed that adopting efficient, field-friendly technologies is essential […]
Metro News A LOCAL brand has become the first in the country to introduce rice specially crafted for Korean dishes. With K-pop and Korean culture continuing to captivate Malaysians, Jasmine Food Corporation launched Jasmine Oppa Rice which delivered the true taste of Korea. Its soft, fluffy and slightly chewy texture perfectly complemented Korean favourites like […]
Reporter: Nandito Putra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Statistics Indonesia (BPS) estimates that the national rice production in 2025 will reach 34.77 million tons. This figure shows a 13.54 percent increase, or 4.15 million tons, compared to last year’s total rice production. Deputy for Distribution and Service Statistics of BPS, Pudji Ismartini, stated that the increase refers […]
