The Rising Nepal. By Siraj Khan,Nepalgunj, Jan. 20: The import of sugar, rice, lentils, and cotton fabric, which had been declining in recent years through the Nepal-India border in Nepalgunj, has started to rise again. In the first six months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, the import of sugar, rice, lentils, and cotton fabric […]
Rice prices have experienced a sharp decline, forcing businesses to sell off inventory to curb further loss. Several rice trading companies in the Cai Lay and Cai Be districts of Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta have advertised to reduce rice price to clear their warehouses. Tien Giang Province is home to approximately 500 […]
After a year ravaged by recurrent flooding, Bangladesh readying varieties to withstand submergence. Reaz Ahmad Struck by recurrent flooding Bangladesh lost anything between half a million to one million tons of rice in 2024. Floodwaters deluged Haor zone of northeastern Bangladesh in June last year followed by several bouts of flooding in August and October […]
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business, WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas A veteran rice exporter backs changes in rice trade policy expected later this month, but he cautioned that small businesses still face significant hurdles to break into international markets. Following the first meeting of the Operational Committee under the 1946 Rice Trading Act (Session 1/2025), Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan […]
By: Alden M. Monzon – @inquirerdotnet The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has vowed to intensify price monitoring of basic commodities, including rice, canned goods, and bread, keeping a close eye on both costs as well as supply chain. “In ‘Bagong Pilipinas, empowered consumers are our priority. We ensure this by strengthening the DTI’s […]
As the plants need another 15-20 days to mature, the farmers are being forced to make difficult decisionsSana Ullah Sanu Farmers in the flood-affected areas of Lakshmipur and Noakhali are up against severe challenges as much of their Aman rice crops are immature. By mid-January, the Aman rice is typically harvested, but this year hundreds […]
Caroline Allen. There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing within the last few years, still lag behind our European counterparts. That is according to Ingrid Foley, one of the coordinators at the Organic Centre, Leitrim, who teaches on the pioneering full-time Level 5 course. While Ireland has increased its agricultural […]
Synopsis The Centre lowers the reserve price of FCI rice under OMSS by Rs 550 per quintal to Rs 2,250 for states and ethanol producers to support food security and boost sales. State governments, state-run corporations, and ethanol distilleries can purchase at reduced rates, while private traders continue to pay the previous price. New Delhi: […]
Counsellor highlights potential for rice, textiles, cement, fruits in Maltese market. Ehtesham Muft. KARACHI: The federal government has appointed Zia Noor as Pakistan’s Honorary Investment Counsellor in Malta, aiming to increase the country’s export footprint in non-traditional markets. As a member state of the European Union, Malta offers significant potential for Pakistani products. Speaking exclusively […]
Govt move expected to replenish stock, tame prices. The interim government is set to import seven lakh tonnes of rice, the highest in the last seven fiscal years, as it looks to shore up its depleting food grain stock and ease the cost of living crisis for the low- and fixed-income people battered by the […]
