ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s rice crisis, where prices have soared and red rice disappeared from shelves due to price controls ahead of the New Year, was due to wrong government data, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “The actual problem is that there is no reliable data on the rice requirement of the country, how much is […]
SEOUL – South Koreans’ consumption of rice continued its downward trend, reaching an all-time low in 2024, primarily due to changes in their diet and eating habits, data showed Thursday. Each South Korean consumed 64.4 kilograms of rice on average last year, down 0.3 percent, or 0.2 kilogram, from the previous year, according to the […]
By: Dianne Sampang. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is eyeing the country’s major retail chains to distribute affordable rice nationwide, emphasizing their crucial role in reaching many consumers. A statement on Thursday said that DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. met with representatives of major retail chains on Tuesday to discuss the […]
Reporter : Phak Seangly. Following protests by farmers, authorities have pumped water from the Bati River and Prek Tnaot canal to dry season rice fields across Takeo province’s Bati district. The action, taken on January 21, is intended to save approximately 4,000 hectares of rice fields. Earlier that day, hundreds of farmers used tractors and […]
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday informed the Upper House that there are no significant concerns regarding rice exports, and the government was also focusing to increase the export. Speaking in the Senate of Pakistan on a calling attention notice moved by Senator Sarmad Ali, […]
Reuters. The country exports more rice than the combined shipments of the world’s next four largest exporters, including Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and the US. MUMBAI: India’s rice exports held steady in 2024 despite New Delhi’s export curbs, as record high premium basmati rice shipments offset a decline in overseas sales of non-basmati rice, government and […]
The Texas rice industry contributes about a half billion dollars to the state’s economy. The 2024 crop faced multiple challenges, including rice delphacid infestations. The center’s research will address many such issues facing the industry.Ron Smith, Contributing Writer, A new facility devoted to Texas rice production is paying dividends, says Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist […]
Ship 3.06m tons worth $1.87b to overseas markets in Jul-Dec 2024 SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistan has achieved a remarkable progress in rice exports during the first half of the current fiscal year, recording a 19% increase despite facing significant global challenges. This surge in exports is likely to continue in the second half as well. […]
Yasir Wardad Rising rice imports, aimed at fueling government stocks amid public procurement, have had hardly any impact on the rice market as prices of the essential item continue to be higher. On the other hand, a scarcity of coarse varieties like ‘Guti Swarna’ in the city has been forcing the poor to buy medium […]
India remains a key source due to lower import costs and affordable prices, says the food advisor. Chattogram Bureau The interim government will import 900,000 tonnes of rice this year from different countries, Food Advisor Ali Imam Mazumder has said. After inspecting the unloading of imported food items at Chattogram Port on Tuesday afternoon, he […]
