Researchers are breeding protein-rich rice varieties that cause minimal increase in blood sugar levels Rice is a staple food for over four billion people. By nature, it contains a lot of carbohydrates but very little protein. A team of researchers from the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and the Max Planck Institute of […]
Japonica – AAN has become the second Vietnamese rice brand to have entered Japan, with a ceremony held on October 9 to debut the produce. Tokyo (VNA) – Japonica – AAN has become the second Vietnamese rice brand to have entered Japan, with a ceremony held on October 9 to debut the produce. Addressing the […]
By Malavika Kaur Makol and Karl Lester M. Yap (Bloomberg) — Philippine sovereign bonds are seen extending gains as falling rice prices cool inflation and back the case for more interest-rate cuts. Inflation in the country slowed to a four-year low in September before India eased restrictions on rice exports. HSBC Holdings Plc expects the […]
PNA MANILA – The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) on Tuesday said the proposed PHP9-billion annual allocation for the mechanization program under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) will help boost local rice yield. PHilMech expressed support for the proposed annual fund for the distribution of various agricultural equipment, either in-kind or […]
The standoff between Telangana and the central government over parboiled rice procurement has eased, with Telangana set to supply 37 lakh metric tonnes to FCI. Demand for Telangana’s boiled rice has increased from states like West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala due to production shortfalls in these regions. HYDERABAD: The stand-off between Telangana and […]
Export policy should protect farmers, local market By Nantoo Banerjee The government’s latest policy to allow the export of non-basmati white rice could not have come at a more appropriate time as farmers are getting ready to harvest the country’s most important autumn crop, rice. In the absence of proper storage facilities in the country, […]
Torn Vibol / Khmer Times Pursat Provincial Governor Khoy Rida has urged farmers to refrain from planting dry season rice more than twice, citing potential irrigation water shortages, particularly in areas distant from water sources. He emphasised the need for farmers to prepare to store water for daily use in these affected regions during the […]
Synopsis Rice prices in India have surged by 10-15% due to a rise in global demand after the government lifted export curbs on non-basmati rice. The move follows a reduction in export duties and comes with the country’s sufficient rice stock. Domestic prices are expected to stay firm until the new crop arrives. Rice prices […]
By Bernama PUTRAJAYA (Oct 9): The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will establish the separation of powers among relevant agencies, and introduce new regulations to strengthen the country’s paddy and rice sector. Its Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who is known as Mat Sabu, said the separation of powers would involve the paddy industry […]
VOV.VN – Tan Long Group Joint Stock Company (Tan Long Group), in collaboration with Japan’s Kiraboshi Bank, hosted a ceremony in Tokyo on October 9 to launch the A An rice, the second Vietnamese rice brand in the Japanese market. With active support from Japan’s Kiraboshi Bank and the Vietnam Trade Office in Japan, Tan […]
