By Abdullahi Jimoh The Sokoto State Government has launched the sale of subsidised rice at N48,000 per 50kg bag to help residents cope with rising food prices. Governor Ahmad Aliyu announced the initiative on Sunday, highlighting that it is part of the state’s collaboration with donors and stakeholders to make food more accessible. The announcement […]
Star Online Report Bangladesh has recently received 26,250 tonnes of atap rice purchased from Pakistan under a government-to-government deal. “Atap rice” or “sunned rice” refers to a type of rice that is not parboiled, meaning it has not been steamed or boiled with the husk on. This is the last batch of 50,000 tonnes of […]
UNB News Despite a steady inflow of rice from India, local market prices in Bangladesh have remained persistently high, causing concerns among middle-to-low income consumers, particularly in Khulna. Over the past four months, from 13 November 2024 to 13 March 2025, approximately 1.43 lakh metric tonnes of rice have been imported through the Bhomra land […]
By GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at bringing down the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice by another P4 per kilo by the end of the month, should the global prices continue to go down and the Philippine peso appreciates further. According to the DA, Agriculture Secretary Francisco […]
By Kamal Ibrahim Rice farmers in Bauchi State have been urged to embrace modern farming techniques to boost productivity and ensure a bumper harvest. The programme manager, Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP), Malam Ya’u Muhammad made the call during a sensitisation programme for rice farmers in Adamami community of Shira local government area of […]
Out of the two consignments of rice, some 26,250 tonnes of rice came from Pakistan while 22,500 tonnes of rice was imported from India. Two rice-laden ships carrying some 48,750 tonnes of Atap and Boiled rice have arrived at Chattogram Port. Out of the two consignments of rice, some 26,250 tonnes of rice came from […]
The total production of kharif cereals was 166.39 million tonnes and that of rabi cereals was 164.53 million tonnes. The production of kharif rice is estimated at 120.68 million tonnes, 7.42 million tonnes more than that of 2023-24 (113.26 million tonnes). Rabi foodgrains production was 15.76 million tonnes. This is reported by ANI, a partner […]
Customer demand remains high, with Việt Nam exporting over one million tonnes of rice in the first two months of the year. Although rice prices remain steady due to abundant supply, experts anticipate a market rebound in the near future. Đỗ Hà Nam, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Food Association (VFA), said that customer […]
15 March 2025, Philippines: Southeast Asia comprises around a third of the total rice harvest worldwide. It is also home to two of the top rice-exporting countries in the world, Thailand and Viet Nam. However, traditional rice farming methods significantly contribute to methane emissions in agriculture, making it crucial to adopt more sustainable practices in […]
What’s going on here? Indian rice prices have plunged to a 21-month low, shaking up global rice dynamics as key players like Vietnam and Thailand adjust their pricing strategies. What does this mean? India’s 5% broken parboiled rice is now priced at $403-$410 per tonne, dropping noticeably from last week’s $409-$415 range. This fall, driven […]
