The condition that traders must own, rather than lease, warehouses for storing rice is inconsistent with market principles. It increases entry costs, creates challenges for small and medium-sized enterprises, and contradicts the spirit of Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on promoting the private sector, which emphasises “regulation, not prohibition”. HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Chamber of […]
Story by Kristina Maralit,Giselle P. Jordan PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government is working to ensure that the selling of rice at P20 per kilo would be sustained until the end of his term in 2028. In a roundtable discussion with reporters at the conclusion of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian […]
An ancient wild rice may hold genetic secrets for climate-resilient farming – if Vietnam can save it from vanishing and neglect. By Le Quynh, Dialogue Earth “It’s been so long I can barely remember. It’s delicious, fragrant, soft but not sticky,” says Trần Văn Lựa, 53, a farmer from Đồng Tháp province, south-west Vietnam, recalling […]
Source: Rural Voice. India’s agricultural and allied sector exports witnessed a significant increase of 6.47% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $51.91 billion. This growth is particularly noteworthy given that the country’s total merchandise exports remained nearly at the previous year’s level of $437 billion, recording only a marginal increase of 0.1% during the same […]
India is set to become the world’s largest rice producer in 2024-25, surpassing China, as foodgrain output hits a record 353.2 MT. Boosted by a strong monsoon, rice, wheat, pulses, and oilseed production all saw significant growth, signaling robust agricultural performance. Written by Sandip Das India’s foodgrain production rose by 6% to a record 353.2 […]
By Rajendra Jadhav. NEW DELHI, May 28 (Reuters) – India has raised the price at which it will buy the new-season common rice paddy variety from local farmers by 3%, the lowest increase in five years, as New Delhi struggles to manage overflowing granaries after last year’s record harvest. India is the world’s second-largest producer […]
BSS. MYMENSINGH, May 28, 2025 (BSS) – Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder today said there will be no need to import rice as the country’s rice stock is currently at a satisfactory level. “The yield during the current Boro season is good. If the production from the upcoming Aman season is well, we will not […]
Exports of major commodities under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) increased by 11% in 2024-25, reaching $27.90 billion. Ajeet Singh. India’s agricultural and allied sector exports witnessed a significant increase of 6.47% in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching $51.91 billion. This growth is particularly noteworthy given that the country’s total […]
Event brings buyers and sellers together NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business / WRITER: Phusadee Arunmas Thailand is promoting its high-quality and distinctive rice varieties, anticipating that the Thailand Rice Convention will secure 100,000 tonnes in orders and generate over 2 billion baht in revenue. At the 10th Thailand Rice Convention (TRC) 2025 in Bangkok on Monday, Commerce […]
Source: Business Recorder. India’s rice export prices slid to a near two-year low this week, pressured by a weak rupee and rising supplies amid subdued demand, while export markets in other key Asian hubs remained quiet. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $382-$389 per ton, down from the last week’s $384-$391. Indian 5% […]
