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India’s rice production likely to surge to new record next season 

Multi-national agencies estimate global grains output at record high in 2025-26 season. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India’s rice production will likely rise to a record high in the 2025-26 season (September 2025-August 2026) even as global grains production could rise to a fresh peak of 2,375 million tonnes (mt), forecasts by international agencies say. India’s […]

Việt Nam’s rice export prices fall nearly 19 per cent despite growing volume

Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. HCM CITY — Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. […]

Thailand boosts agricultural exports to china with rice and cassava in top spot

Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand agricultural exports to China, with rice and cassava identified as top priorities, according to Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan. This is reported by VNA, a partner of TV BRICS. Driven by strong bilateral trade and rising Chinese demand for Thai agricultural products, the Thai Ministry of Commerce […]

Heatwave slows down paddy sowing in Punjab

Labourers ‘reluctant’ to work in scorching sun, seek higher wages.Mohit Khanna/ Tribune News Service The soaring mercury has made things difficult for farmers, with labourers “reluctant” to carry out paddy transplantation in the scorching sun. The unfavourable weather since June 5 has also resulted in hike in labour cost. According to farmer bodies, the paddy […]

India’s granaries overflow as rice stocks hit record, wheat surges

Synopsis India’s rice reserves hit a record high in June. Wheat stocks also reached a four-year peak. Increased procurement from farmers boosted wheat inventories. Ample rice supplies could increase exports. The government can now manage wheat prices through open market sales. Ample stocks ensure India meets domestic demand without imports. Food Corporation of India data […]

Vietnam-Cuba rice production cooperation project generates positive results

Under the project implemented since 2003, Vietnam sent its experts to Cuba to directly guide Cuban people to change their farming methods, provided training, and donated some specialised agricultural machinery. Havana (VNA) – A rice production cooperation project between Vietnam and Cuba launched more than two decades ago has generated positive results, becoming a model […]

India’s granaries overflow as rice stocks hit record, wheat surges

By Rajendra Jadhav. MUMBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – India’s rice stocks in government warehouses rose 18% from a year ago to a record high for the start of June, while wheat stocks have hit their highest level in four years on higher procurement from farmers, official data showed on Wednesday. Record rice stocks will help […]