BSS. MYMENSINGH, May 28, 2025 (BSS) – Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder today said there will be no need to import rice as the country’s rice stock is currently at a satisfactory level. “The yield during the current Boro season is good. If the production from the upcoming Aman season is well, we will not […]
Emergency reserves, high prices, rationing — how did problem get this far? By Mari Yamaguchi– Associated Press TOKYO — Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped sticky Japonica grain, which is still a staple even though total consumption has fallen over the decades. But since last summer, […]
The results were a surprisingly healthy crop, produced with a fraction of the usual water. by Gabriel Holton A pioneering farming experiment in drought-stricken Chile may have just cracked one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: growing rice with less water. In a first-of-its-kind trial, researchers at Chile’s Austral University and local farmers have successfully cultivated rice […]
TOKYO, May 28 (Bernama-Kyodo) – The Japanese government has pledged to supply reserve rice to rural areas at lower prices, in response to soaring retail costs and high demand from major retailers, Kyodo news agency reported. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries said on Wednesday that it will ensure the stockpiled rice is distributed […]
MALOLOS, Bulacan (May 26, 2025) – Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. led the reopening of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) newly rehabilitated warehouse in this historic Bulacan town on Monday, a crucial step in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s push to intensify palay procurement, uplift farmer incomes, and sustain the P20 per kilo rice […]
Exports of major commodities under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) increased by 11% in 2024-25, reaching $27.90 billion. Ajeet Singh. India’s agricultural and allied sector exports witnessed a significant increase of 6.47% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $51.91 billion. This growth is particularly noteworthy given that the country’s total […]
The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, May 27: Nepal has witnessed a significant surge in the import of major food grains -particularly paddy, rice and maize – during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, the import of paddy and rice […]
Yusaku Yoshikawa. Global instability, climate stress and small-scalefarming practices are all putting stress on the market. Will the price fall? Japan has seen unprecedented increases in the cost of rice in recent months, affecting both consumers and the food industry. The surge is prompting the country to re-evaluate rice as a staple food in terms […]
Rice Yellowing Syndrome. 26 May 2025, New Delhi: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has confirmed the first documented case of rice yellowing syndromein the Philippines, raising concerns among rice growers and agricultural authorities. The condition is linked to a co-infection of two rice viruses that pose a serious threat to rice production. What is […]
Event brings buyers and sellers together NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business / WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce […]
