Nyein Nyein. “Myanmar’s rice and broken rice exports reached 1.7 million tonnes from April to November, with an estimated value of $804 million, according to MRF statistics.” Indonesia is the largest rice trading partner of Myanmar with over 480,000 tonnes in the past eight months of the current financial year 2024-2025 beginning 1 April, according […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st); The State Trading Corporation says that another consignment of rice ordered by the government has arrived in the country. Its Chairman Ravindra Fernando stated that 520 metric tons of rice were received. This rice stock will be distributed to Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets starting today. He adds that […]
Department of Foreign Trade speeds up application process The government has speeded up the application process to just 30 minutes for enterprises looking to export rice instead of having to wait three days as in the past. The initiative comes from the Commerce Ministry’s Department of Foreign Trade. The move is in line with the […]
With the recent relaxation of export limitations on non-basmati rice and robust global demand, India expects agricultural exports to surpass $50 billion in 2024–2025. Despite earlier export restrictions on rice, wheat, and sugar that affected exports by an estimated $6-7 billion, this optimistic forecast The country’s agri exports are expected to cross $50 billion in […]
Dominique Nicole Flores. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday, January 3, that it will soon unveil its plan to remove labels from imported rice following consultations with industry stakeholders. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa mentioned in an interview that the DA held its first meeting on Thursday, January 2, […]
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) is planning to further reduce the selling price of the grain staple under its “Rice-for-All” initiative this month. Currently, the DA is selling well-milled rice at P40 per kilo in several Kadiwa locations in Metro Manila, which includes several MRT-3 (Ayala Avenue and North […]
Consumer anger remains unabated and low income families are struggling due to the rising cost of rice. Sheikh Abul Taleb. Despite an abundant harvest and steady imports, the price of rice in Bangladesh is defying seasonal trends and continuing to rise, leaving consumers frustrated and questioning the market dynamics. Newly harvested Aman rice has flooded […]
By Bernama / Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) has assured that the supply and pricing of imported white rice (BPI) in Malaysia remains stable, with sufficient stock to meet the country’s needs despite recent discussions surrounding potential imports from Pakistan. The company emphasised that BPI prices in Malaysia remain competitive and […]
President FPCCI Mr Atif Ikram Shaikh has appointed Mr Rafiq Suleman as the Convener of “The FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Rice Production & Export Promotion” for the year 2024-2025, given the increasing business development and Export RICE. The President of FPCCI advised him to induct well-experienced professionals as members of his committee, keep close […]
By Navitalai Naivalurua , Mohammed Feroz. With Fiji’s current import of rice sitting at $51 to $60 million annually, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is urging farmers to take advantage of the revised price for the grades of rice paddies. Rabuka had announced that the revised price for grade 1 has increased from $850 to $1,000 […]
