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Nigeria’s rice production declines to 8.3 million tonnes despite government interventions.

Nigeria’s rice production has fallen to 8.3 million tonnes for the 2024/2025 cycle, down from 8.9 million tonnes the previous year, despite ongoing government efforts to boost agricultural output. This decline raises concerns about the nation’s food security, as rising food prices and inflation continue to strain households. According to data from the United States […]

IRRI: The miracle rice combating malnutrition.

By Shahmir Kazi The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), founded in 1960, has been crucial in creating high-yielding rice varieties that have revolutionized agriculture worldwide. Often referred to as “miracle rice,” IRRI rice has been vital in tackling food security issues, especially in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple for billions. This article examines […]

European Union issues quality alerts on Pakistan’s rice exports.

In a standing committee meeting, it was revealed the EU issued over 100 alerts concerning Pakistan’s rice exports. News Desk A recent revelation has brought to light that substandard and counterfeit rice has been exported from Pakistan to the European Union (EU). The issue was discussed in a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee […]

Agriculture Minister: Rice Production in January-March 2025 Increased by 50 Percent.

Reporter: Aisha Shaidra TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said rice production in January-March 2025 is predicted to increase by 50 percent. Amran said that the data was obtained from Statistics Indonesia (BPS), which said that in January 2025 it rose 50 percent compared to last year and was predicted to rise 49 […]

IGP appoints focal person to hear rice mills association’s issues.

By Salis bin Perwaiz. Sindh police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon on Wednesday met an eight-member delegation of the Rice Mills Association at the Central Police Office. The delegation apprised IG Memon of the problems and difficulties faced by them during various business activities, including the law and order situation in Karachi. Memon proposed that the […]

Engro Corporation to sell rice processing subsidiary to MAP Rice Mills in Rs2.4bn deal.

Pakistan’s largest conglomerate, Engro Corporation, has decided to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Engro Eximp Agriproducts (Private) Limited (EEAP) to MAP Rice Mills (Private) Limited for Rs2.4 billion (USD 8.61 million). The development was disclosed by Engro Holdings Limited, formerly Dawood Hercules Corporation Limited, in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday. “Please […]

Thailand’s rice exports hit six-year high in 2024.

BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports reached a six-year high in 2024, with a total volume of 9.95 million tonnes, marking a 13 per cent increase from a year earlier, reported Xinhua, citing official data. The South-East Asian nation’s rice export value last year amounted to 225.66 billion baht (about US$6.43 billion), accounting for a rise of […]