Govt okays draft bill for regulatory body after interception of rice exports by EU. Zafar Bhutta ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to set up the National Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Authority following interception of rice export consignments by the European Union (EU). The existing departments of quality control have failed, therefore, the […]
The Commerce Ministry wants to expedite rice trade liberalisation with a meeting scheduled for Jan 17. The meeting is meant to finalise measures to help small businesses become rice exporters, aiming to achieve tangible results in the first quarter this year. During a meeting Friday to address urgent policies, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said he […]
A vessel, carrying the second shipment of rice imported from India, arrived at the Chittagong port. The vessel MV SDR Universe, carrying 26,935 tons of boiled rice, arrived at the outer anchorage of the Chittagong port at 7:15 on Saturday (January 11) from the Kakinada Port in Andhra Pradesh, India under the agreement for rice […]
Reuters. MUMBAI: India’s rice stocks hit a record high at the start of January, reaching eight times the government’s target, while wheat stocks continued to deplete as traders urged the government to increase wheat sales amid market shortages. Higher rice stocks would enable the world’s biggest exporter of the staple to accelerate exports. However, dwindling […]
Under the government’s open tender agreement, the second shipment of 27,000 tons of rice will arrive tomorrow at Chattogram port in Bangladesh, from Kakinada port of Andhra Pradesh, India. Amid harvest season, the rice prices have continued to rise, contrary to the expectations of the interim government. To control the prices, the authorities have decided […]
Global rice consumption has steadily risen, with estimates suggesting a total intake of over 520 million metric tons annually. As a staple food for more than half of the world’s population, rice is particularly significant in Asia, where countries like China, India, and Indonesia lead in consumption due to their large populations and rice-centered diets. […]
The International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme on Thursday urged rice farmers in Taraba State to intensify efforts to enhance productivity and ensure food security. The Head of the Knowledge Management Committee of VCDP in Taraba, Mr. Dauda Marafa, made the call during a learning visit to the dry-season rice farm of […]
Reuters. Vietnam rice export rates dropped to their lowest level in nearly two years due to weak demand, while Indian prices held steady near a 17-month low. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice was offered at $460 per metric ton, down from last week’s $481, according to the Vietnam Food Association. Prices were at their lowest since […]
Strong dollar, higher exchange rate also dragging exports; demand from Africa stable. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices in the global market have dropped by over five per cent in the past three weeks on slack demand and good production resulting in ample supplies. “Rice prices are down sharply as the production is higher this […]
Data from the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture predicts wheat yields may drop by 6-25% by the year 2100, while irrigated rice yields could fall by 7% by 2050 and 10% by 2080. Md Zakariya Khan New Delhi India’s rice and wheat production is expected to decline by 6-10 per cent due to climate […]
