Rice companies allowed to unload rice worth Rs 150 crore in Congo Ahmedabad Mirror. Domestic rice exporters have received a major reprieve from the Gujarat High Court in a case concerning the deposit of $3 million to its registry. The dispute, which involved the charter hire of vessels between international companies, initially saw the petitioner […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria made history on January 18, 2022, when they co-launched the r me Rice Pyramids on the premises of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, strategically located on Airport Road, Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. It was a celebration of success in the production of […]
by Rosalia Ozibo. The Kwara State Government has initiated an investigation into the unusual flooding that submerged rice farmlands spanning thousands of hectares in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area. A delegation led by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Princess Bukola Babalola, visited the affected community, Tada, on Sunday to assess the situation. The team also […]
By Manila Standard AGAP Partylist Representative Nicanor ‘Nikki’ Briones has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize the issue of high rice prices and establish a national council to effectively address smuggling, hoarding, and profiteering. Briones expressed concern that the public has not felt the impact of the government’s measures to lower local rice […]
VOV.VN – Vietnam’s rice exports in the first 15 days of January 2025 witnessed significant growth in both volume and value compared to the same period last year, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). VFA statistics show from January 1 to January 15, Vietnam exported over 268,700 tonnes of rice, valued at nearly US$165.7 […]
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Deputy Minister Sudaryono emphasized the need for state-run logistics company Bulog to focus on purchasing rice produced by domestic farmers to meet the food self-sufficiency goal set for 2027 by President Prabowo Subianto. In his office’s statement cited here on Monday, Sudaryono underlined that the government had set a target for […]
Iran Decline in Rice Production and Rising Prices in Iran… By Hoshang Amiri. The import of rice from March 21 to December 21, 2024, has decreased by approximately 20%, while the Ministry of Agriculture has claimed that with the production of 2.7 million tons of rice this year, the country’s need for imports has reduced. […]
The drought is not isolated to Punjab; Sindh saw a 52% reduction in rainfall, while Balochistan experienced a 45% drop. A severe winter drought is wreaking havoc on crops across Punjab, Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, with the region experiencing a 40% drop in rainfall. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a 42% reduction in rainfall from […]
Baharam Khan, Sukanta Halder 10.23 lakh tonnes of aromatic rice was produced in FY24, up from 5.79 lakh tonnes in FY18 The production of aromatic rice has nearly doubled in Bangladesh over the past seven years, with farmers showing interest in growing the grain in order to profit from its higher prices compared to traditional […]
By Future Startup Team. The challenge of sustainable rice production in Bangladesh has become increasingly pressing as water scarcity and climate change threaten traditional farming methods. Rice production faces added challenges from its water-intensive nature—producing just one kilogram of rice through traditional flooding methods demands an astronomical 4,000 liters of water. In a country where […]
