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Odisha to take part in upcoming Int’l Rice Conference in New Delhi

The Odisha government has collaborated with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)-2025, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on October 30-31. by Priya Ranjan Swain Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has collaborated with the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC)-2025, scheduled to be held in New […]

Low-emission rice models prove effective in Vinh Long

High-quality, low-emission rice cultivation models in Vinh Long Province have brought about notable changes in production techniques, such as reducing direct seeding rates, alternating wet and dry irrigation, balanced fertilisation, comprehensive mechanisation, and improved straw management. These practices contribute to developing a green, environmentally friendly agricultural sector while enhancing local livelihoods. According to Le Van […]

Bangladesh issues tender to buy 50,000 tons rice, traders say

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Monday. The deadline for submission of price offers is November 3. The tender seeks price offers for non-basmati parboiled rice in CIF liner out terms, which involve ship unloading costs for the seller, for […]

REAP protests exclusion from NAFSA board despite PM’s order

Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has voiced strong concern over its exclusion from the recently constituted National Agritrade Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) board, despite clear directions from the Prime Minister for its inclusion. REAP said the government’s failure to induct its representative on the NAFSA Board violates the spirit of […]

Punjab agri dept signs four MoUs with Chinese firms

The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese technology and agricultural machinery manufacturing companies for improving farming in the province. The MoUs were signed during the recent visit of the department’s officials led by Minister Syed Ashiq Kirmani. Under one agreement with the Piesat Technology […]

ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters

ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters. Reuters By Anushree Mukherjee Oct 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an eighteen year low, while Indian prices held near their lowest level in more than nine years this week, as top exporters struggled to […]

India’s new conditions on rice import will not impact Bangladesh market

Staff Correspondent – Dhaka A large portion of Bangladesh’s rice imports come from India. Recently, India imposed new conditions on its rice exports. However, these changes have not yet affected the Bangladesh market. Officials of the food directorate say that in addition to having sufficient stock, global rice prices have fallen and there are alternative […]

Benin launches interprofessional rice organisation to boost local production

The new organization will represent collective interests before the state and international partners to improve competitiveness of locally produced rice. BENIN – Benin has officially launched the Interprofessional Rice Organization (IFRIZ-B), a new body created to strengthen the country’s rice sector and reduce reliance on imports. The organization was established on September 30 following a […]

Agri exports up 30%, generates nearly $4 billion in nine months

Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: Besides rice, Cambodia exports many key agricultural products, including fresh and dried cassava, cashew nuts, fresh mangoes, fresh bananas, corn and longans. In the first nine months, Cambodia exported over 11 million tonnes of agricultural products, marking a 30.43 percent increase compared to the same period last year, and […]

Area under paddy farming rises in Dharmapuri

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 […]