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Rice Stock up by 190,000 Tons from 2024, Inventory Survey Shows; Prices Increased in February for 12th Consecutive Month

The Yomiuri Shimbun Rice inventories at the end of January increased by 190,000 tons from the previous year, according to the latest inventory survey results released by the agricultural ministry on Monday. The Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry’s survey found there has been a widespread move among producers, wholesalers, retailers and business operators of ready-made […]

New rice harvesters to boost rice production by Northern farmers

By Priya Nand Rice farmers in the North will be able to increase their production after receiving four rice harvesters as part of the government’s ongoing support for the agricultural sector. The Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu, says the initiative is under the Ministry’s Farm Mechanisation Programme and is part of a broader […]

PHL rice imports to decline 1.9% — USDA

PHILIPPINE RICE imports will likely decline 1.9% to 5.2 million metric tons (MMT) this year due to an expected increase in domestic production, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Milled rice production is expected to increase 2.1% to 12.25 MMT in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 due to favorable weather and increased government intervention […]

DA imposes P45 imported rice MSRP.

By GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday implemented the P45 per kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice. According to Darlene Cay’s “24 Oras” report, the DA said the new MSRP will be retained for the next two months, which was lowered from its previous P49 price per kilo. […]

Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state’s surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said. According […]

NFA falls short of mandated rice reserves as traders push farmgate prices lower.

BILYONARYO.COM By Eileen Mencias The National Food Authority (NFA) has failed to maintain its mandated 15-day rice buffer stock and procure sufficient palay from farmers, leaving them vulnerable to traders who have driven prices down to ₱14 per kilo this year. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said NFA’s palay inventory stood at 399,701 metric tons […]

Asia rice: Weak demand, high supplies push Indian prices to lowest since June 2023.

Reuters BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice prices fell this week to their lowest level since June 2023 on sluggish demand and ample supplies, while Thai rice export prices held steady near an over two-year low. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $395-$401 per tonne, down from the last week’s $403-$410. “Buyers are […]

NFA boosts rice buffer stocks, cuts deficit in 2024 amid challenges.

By DA NFA The National Food Authority (NFA), a government agency under the Department of Agriculture, made significant strides in 2024, achieving its highest rice buffer stocks in years, improving its operations, and significantly reducing its deficit despite facing challenges stemming from a leadership change and an ongoing Ombudsman investigation. In the wake of an […]