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Farmers on a mission to promote a forgotten native rice variety in Madurai region.

Research shows that Thillainayagam rice variety contains 7.15% protein and 78.25% carbohydrates, in addition to minerals like potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, manganese and copper. C. Palanivel Rajan. ‘Thillainayagam’, a native rice variety with its origin traced to the integrated Madurai region comprising Madurai, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar districts, is now being promoted by farmers […]

What happens next after the DA declares a food security emergency on rice?

By Jumalynne Doctolero The Department of Agriculture has declared on Monday, a nationwide food security emergency to mitigate the effects of the continuous price increase of rice in the country. Under the food security emergency, the Agency will now release rice buffer stocks stored by the National Food Authority (NFA) which is approximately 300,000 metric […]

Government Extends Deadline for Broken Rice Exports to Senegal

The Indian government has extended the deadline for exporting broken rice to Senegal to support food security while ensuring domestic supply for poultry and ethanol production. KJ Staff. The Indian government has announced an extension for the export of broken rice to Senegal, allowing shipments until February 28, 2025. This decision follows a notification issued […]

Government reintroduces phytosanitary measures to address rice shipment interceptions

Key policy measures remain disregarded in the newly introduced requirements. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: Amid increasing interceptions of rice shipments abroad, including in the European Union (EU), and the Ministry of National Food Security & Research’s (M/oNFSR) failure to control these issues effectively, the government has reintroduced what it calls “new” minimum phytosanitary measures for […]

Vietnamese rice export prices take a steep dive in early 2025.

VOV.VN – After remaining high for an extended period, Vietnam’s 5% broken rice export price dropped to US$399 per tonne in early 2025, falling below that of regional competitors such as Thailand, India, and Pakistan, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). The price of Vietnamese 5% broken rice dropped to US$399 per tonne on […]

Philippine rice imports in flux as prices plunge

By bno – Taipei Bureau The rice trade between the Philippines and Vietnam is facing disruption as a sharp decline in prices has led to delays and renegotiations of significant purchases. Importers in the Philippines, one of the world’s largest rice buyers, have put off acquiring approximately 350,000 tonnes of Vietnamese rice, as prices have […]

TRQ deal with EU to boost rice exports.

Cabinet approves agreement on tariff rate quotas post-Brexit. Zafar Bhutta. ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to sign a deal with the European Union (EU) on the apportionment of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) to enhance rice exports following the UK’s departure from the EU. With customs territories now divided, Pakistan aims to formalise an agreement with […]

Asia rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low.

Reuters BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week, weighed down by rising supplies from the new season crop and a plummeting rupee, while Vietnam’s rates slid to their lowest level since early September 2022. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $418 to $428 per metric […]