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NFA to distribute 150,000 MT of rice under national food security emergency.

By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) is looking to distribute some 150,000 metric tons (MT) of rice from its buffer stock once a national food security emergency is declared, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. According to the DA, the NFA plans to release around 3 million […]

Govt to import rice, fertilizer, diesel

The committee approved measures to ensure a steady supply of essentials and strict monitoring during Ramadan. The government will import rice, fertiliser and diesel and procure sugar and lentil from local suppliers to meet the domestic demands. Advisers’ Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) in a meeting on Tuesday, with Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed […]

CM Maryam Nawaz welcomes China’s BGI group to invest in rice, corn cultivation in Punjab.

By Staff Report. LAHORE: The Chinese company BGI Group has offered a pilot project for rice and corn cultivation in Punjab along with planting GMO cotton to yield more production. It will also collaborate for cancer treatment and genetic testing in Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Chinese BGI Group Chairman Wang Jian. […]

FPCCI rice committee addresses key challenges, opportunities to boost exports.

By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The Central Standing Committee on Rice Production & Export Promotion, chaired by Rafique Suleman, convened a crucial meeting at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to discuss pressing issues and future opportunities for the rice sector. Suleman, former chairperson of the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP), […]

Thai rice exports seen falling over 20%.

WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s rice exports are seen falling about 24% to 7.5 million metric tonnes this year, the Commerce Ministry reported on Tuesday. The lower forecast was due to the resumption of exports from India and improved volumes from other rice producers, Arada Fuangtong, head of the ministry’s Foreign Trade Department, told a media conference. […]

MoC holds talks with top Japanese rice importers to boost exports.

Sum Manet / Khmer Times. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) Friday held high-level discussions with three Japanese leading rice importers, focusing on enhancing Cambodian rice exports to the Japanese market. Samheng Bora, Secretary of State of MoC and Chairman of the Export Promotion Task Force, along with the Undersecretary of State, led the discussions in […]

Rice consumption in South Korea hits record low, but use in alcohol production rises.

The trend of declining rice consumption has been consistent since Statistics Korea began tracking it in 1962. Song Seung-hyun ,The Korea Herald SEOUL – Per capita rice consumption in South Korea reached an all-time low in 2024, continuing a decades-long decline, according to new government data. A report released by Statistics Korea shows that the […]

Consumers urged to report overpriced rice.

By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) urged the public to report overpriced rice amid the looming declaration of a food security emergency. “Reminder, we have #DABantayPresyo. If you notice unusually high prices, take a picture and send it using that hashtag,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement on […]

ASIA/PHILIPPINES – A cap on the price of rice: the government’s measure to prevent speculation.

Manila (Agenzia Fides) – In an effort to curb the rise in rice prices, the Manila government has set a limit of 58 pesos per kilogram for imported rice, after carrying out “extensive consultations” with importers, retailers and government agencies. The measure, which came into effect on January 20, provides for a gradual reduction in […]