The number of people whose primary occupation is in the agriculture industry has halved over the past 25 years, dropping to about 1.1 million. Their average age is 69. The number is projected to plummet to 300,000 in 20 years. Akihiro Okada – The Japan News TOKYO – The “Rice Crisis of the Reiwa Era” […]
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia Farmers plant rice seedlings at a paddy field in Lahore, Pakistan on July 20, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua) Farmers plant rice seedlings at a paddy field in Lahore, Pakistan on July 20, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua) A farmer plants rice seedlings at a paddy field in Lahore, Pakistan on July 20, […]
With India accounting for 46% of global rice exports, the country is expected to ‘emerge as the primary beneficiary of the move for its proximity, availability and competitive pricing’ By PTI Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh’s “plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice,” anticipating a boost in demand and better […]
Rice exports decreased by 14.72 per cent to $3.353 billion from $3.931 billion a year earlier. By Monitoring Desk ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s raw food exports dropped by nearly 4 per cent to $7.116 billion in FY25, compared to $7.369 billion in the previous year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The decline marks […]
Reporter Baiti Wulandari TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia has been reeling with the discovery of adulterated rice among 212 brands out of 268 brands that have been tested by the government. According to Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman, the tests were done across 13 laboratories due to the “sensitive” nature of the situation. Rice is one […]
APA-Abidjan-(Cote d’Ivoire) Thirteen West African countries are set to benefit from a $9.44 million grant aimed at reducing vulnerability and strengthening the resilience of rice value chains in the face of climate change. Approved on July 17, 2025, by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund—the concessional financing arm of the African Development […]
By Sebastiane Ebatamehi In Summary Deep Dive!! Rice has cemented its position as one of the most important staple crops in Africa, feeding over 600 million people across the continent and shaping the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. As of 2025, Africa produces over 30 million metric tonnes of rice annually, led by countries […]
Chandigarh: Despite expectations of a favourable paddy crop this season in Punjab due to the early monsoon, concerns persist regarding adequate storage space for rice once procurement commences. Given Punjab’s decision to advance paddy cultivation this season by 15 days to June 1, the state govt has also urged the Centre to bring forward the […]
“We are concerned that customers will turn away.” by Jenny Allison As a country whose history has been closely tied to rice cultivation, Japan’s current “Reiwa rice crisis” is worse than just a dietary inconvenience. The staple crop shortage has put farmers, consumers, and politicians on edge as they worry that its entire future is […]
Global New Light of Myanmar The Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders’ Association (MRPTA) notified that consumers can buy rice at fairer prices at the Wahdan Rice Wholesale Centre in Lanmadaw Township from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.The sales started in the second week of June last year. Earlier, the […]
