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29
Sep

Pakistan’s rice industry plays pivotal role in national economy: Gilani

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Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan’s rice industry plays a pivotal role in the national economy.Addressing the 17th Export Trophy Awards ceremony organized by the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan in Lahore, he paid tribute to the services of farmers and exporters, particularly those involved in rice cultivation and trade. Chairman […]

29
Sep

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

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Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

29
Sep

CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control price. The Authority announced that legal proceedings are being initiated against those traders who sold rice at inflated prices, in violation of the price regulations. It further emphasized that strict legal […]

29
Sep

Inflation to remain within target despite pickup in Sept

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MANILA – Inflation will continue to settle within the lower end of the government’s target despite the projected acceleration in September, an economist said. Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation chief economist Michael Ricafort said inflation likely settled at 2.1 percent in September, higher than the 1.5 percent recorded in August this year. The forecast however is […]

28
Sep

Scientists show how to grow more nutritious rice that uses less fertilizer

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by University of Massachusetts Amherst, edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Robert Egan The cultivation of rice—the staple grain for more than 3.5 billion people around the world—comes with extremely high environmental, climate and economic costs. This may be about to change, thanks to new research led by scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst […]

28
Sep

Grain gains as rice tender hits full mark

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The Department of State Reserves announced the successful tender for 200,000 tons of rice for the national reserves for this year. On August 25, 15 regional state reserve departments completed bidding for 171 tender packages totalling 200,000 tons, with all contracts awarded. The regional departments carried out the tender opening, evaluation of bid documents and […]

28
Sep

Dismissed as a joke, UK’s first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

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Georgina Rannard, Climate and science correspondent. Gwyndaf Hughes, Climate and science videographer In an ordinary field in a quiet part of east England, a unique experiment is taking root. “When I tell people what I’m doing here, they think I’m joking,” says Nadine Mitschunas, the UK’s first and only rice-grower. The crops in four small […]

27
Sep

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

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Thailand’s rice exports drop 16.9% in August, with domestic prices falling by 200 baht per tonne. Exports to key markets like the US and South Africa decline. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday reported that Thailand’s rice exports in August 2025 totalled 739,497 tonnes, a 16.9% decrease […]

26
Sep

Farmers urge gov’t to reinstate 35% rice import tariff before lifting ban

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BILYONARYO.COM The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) has called on the government to reinstate the 35% tariff on rice imports ahead of the lifting of the import ban, as palay prices remain soft. FFF national manager Raul Montemayor said palay traders expect imported rice to flood the market once the import ban is lifted and […]

26
Sep

Area under paddy farming rises in Dharmapuri

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Paddy cultivation is expected to increase from 20,000 hectares to 25,000 ha in the district, said farmers. Express News Service DHARMAPURI: Farmers urged the Dharmapuri district administration to take steps to open the paddy procurement centres in Harur and Naripalli in view of the surge in paddy cultivation in the region. Paddy cultivation is expected […]

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Pakistan’s rice industry plays pivotal role in national economy: Gilani

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

Inflation to remain within target despite pickup in Sept

Scientists show how to grow more nutritious rice that uses less fertilizer

Grain gains as rice tender hits full mark

Dismissed as a joke, UK’s first rice crop ripe for picking after hot summer

Thailand’s rice exports fall for 10th month, domestic prices drop by 200 baht per tonne

Farmers urge gov’t to reinstate 35% rice import tariff before lifting ban

Area under paddy farming rises in Dharmapuri

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