FAO Archives - Rice News Today

03
Nov

Iran, China launch joint rice research center

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Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the establishment of a joint Iran–China Rice Research Center aimed at developing drought-resistant hybrid rice varieties with yields exceeding six tons per hectare, as part of broader agricultural cooperation under the two countries’ 25-year partnership agreement. Deputy Agriculture Minister and head of the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization […]

29
Oct

East Africa’s rice prices hold steady amid harvest season, currency shifts: AGRA

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Kenya maintained the region’s highest rice price at US$1,264 per metric ton (MT) in both months, reflecting a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.03%. EAST AFRICA – National average rice prices across select East African countries remained relatively stable from July to August 2025, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)’s Food […]

24
Oct

IRRI contributes rice sector expertise to ASEAN-Korea methane mitigation workshop

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Current methane estimation methods across ASEAN suffer from inadequate source coverage, datasets, and technical capacity. A coordinated regional approach is required for integrated strategies across agriculture, waste, and energy sectors to replace inconsistent national methodologies. With rice production being a major regional emission source, advanced measurement technologies, improved farming practices, and targeted policy interventions will […]

22
Oct

Oversupply Leads to Tens of Thousands of Tons of Rice Going Bad, Says Indonesian Minister

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Reporter Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, stated that around 30,000 government rice reserves stored in Bulog warehouses were damaged. “It used to be undamaged because there was no rice, Sir. Now, it’s damaged because there’s an oversupply of rice,” said Amran during the ‘Town Hall Meeting One Year […]

09
Oct

Philippines moves to extend rice import ban, pressuring Asian exporters amid global glut

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The restriction, introduced on September 1 for a period of 60 days, was aimed at supporting farmers facing falling paddy rice prices during the harvest season. PHILIPPINES – The Philippines, the world’s largest rice importer, is preparing to extend its temporary rice import ban until April 2026, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told lawmakers […]

09
Oct

Benin launches interprofessional rice organisation to boost local production

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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 […]

06
Oct

Vietnam rice prices fall due to Philippines import ban

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Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Vietnam rice export prices continued to drop as the Philippines, its largest market for the grain, extended an import ban by another month, with the possibility of lasting until the end of the year. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) observed that bearishness […]

06
Oct

Bappenas Affirms Rice Self-Sufficiency Is The Main Priority Of Development

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JAKARTA – The Ministry of National Development Planning/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) emphasized that food self-sufficiency, especially rice commodities, is a top priority for national development. Expert Staff of the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas Frans BM Dabukke emphasized that President Prabowo Subianto is targeting the acceleration of food self-sufficiency, especially rice, in addition […]

05
Oct

Rice prices keep rising despite record harvest, high imports

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Yasir Wardad Rice prices continue to rise in Bangladesh despite record local production and high imports, increasing hardship for ordinary consumers. In Dhaka’s retail markets, coarse rice sells at Tk 58-62 per kg, medium quality at Tk 65-72, and fine rice at Tk 75-98, marking a Tk 2-3 increase over the past two weeks, according […]

04
Oct

Indonesia nears rice self-sufficiency amid production surge

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Jakarta (ANTARA) – Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman reaffirmed his optimism that Indonesia is on the verge of achieving rice self-sufficiency, citing a surge in production that strengthens national food sovereignty. “God willing, within the next three months, if there are no major obstacles, we will be able to declare that Indonesia has achieved […]

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