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Advanced Chinese Rice Harvester Tested in Pakistan

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 […]

Malaysia rice brand for true Korean experience

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 […]

Rice prices down by up to 36% post-festive season

By Sutanuka Ghosal, ET Bureau Synopsis: Rice prices have dropped considerably after the festive season. This is due to a larger kharif rice harvest this year. Common non-basmati rice prices are down, and specialty varieties like Gobindobhog have seen a sharp fall. Basmati prices have also decreased. Exporters are exploring new markets like Japan and […]

Statistics Indonesia Projects 4.1 Million-Ton Increase in 2025 Rice Production

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 […]

Rice supply is stable despite onslaught of typhoon Tino: agri dept

ABS-CBN News MANILA — Rice supply in the Philippines remains stable despite the onslaught of typhoon Tino, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Tuesday. Typhoon Tino lashed central Philippines on Monday with vicious winds and heavy rains, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. Laurel said that farmers had already harvested “almost 80 […]

Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until yearend

President Marcos initially suspended importation of regular and well-milled rice for two months from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 through EO 93 to counter the sharp decline in palay prices ahead of the wet harvest season. Dexter Cabalza: Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import […]

P35.7-M farm machinery distributed to Central Luzon farmers’ coops

By PIA III TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) distributed ₱35.7 million worth of rice combine harvesters to qualified farmers’ cooperatives and associations in Central Luzon. The turnover was held at the Research Outreach Station for Lowland Development in Barangay Paraiso, Tarlac City, and was led by the agency’s Field Operations Division. […]

Agricultural sector to cut at least 15% greenhouse gas emissions by 2035

The project on low-emission crop production for the period for 2025-2035, with a vision extending to 2050, focuses on high-emission crops such as rice, cassava, sugarcane, coffee, and bananas. It aims to pilot at least 15 farming models nationwide that are ready for carbon credits and meet international standards. Hanoi (VNA) — Vietnam’s agricultural sector […]

Iran, China launch joint rice research center

Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement. Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization […]

Mauritius wants long-term rice supply agreement with India for its food security 

“India is a traditional ally… When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Mauritius, some agreements were signed. But so far, there is no agreement on rice supply,” said Takesh Luckho, chairman of State Trading Corporation of Mauritius By Prabhudatta Mishra Mauritius, which imports 50,000-60,000 tonnes of rice annually, is keen to have a long-term agreement with […]