Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has assured that all rice from the Government Rice Reserves (CBP) distributed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) is in good condition, safe for consumption, and of consistent quality. “We ensure that Bapanas and Bulog always distribute rice to the public in good condition,” Bapanas Head Arief […]
Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia by Arison Tamfu, Arnaud Mbaigolmem N’DJAMENA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) — As the sun rose over Midekin Village in Douguia District of Chad’s Hadjer-Lamis Region, golden rice ears swayed gently in the breeze as farmers geared up for this year’s harvest. It was Saturday, and villagers here celebrated the Harvest Festival, with […]
BSS By Md Mamun Islam RANGPUR, Oct 4, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers in the Rangpur agricultural region have begun harvesting the early varieties of short-duration Aman rice with good yield, creating job opportunities for agricultural labourers. On this occasion, farmers’ families in many villages are celebrating the centuries-old traditional “Nabanna” festival by preparing various types […]
Nepal’s rice and paddy imports surged by 45.9% in the first month of 2025/26, reaching Rs. 2.91 billion compared to Rs. 2.00 billion in the same period last year. With rice imports now accounting for nearly 2% of total imports, the trend has once again raised critical questions about Nepal’s long-standing struggle with food self-sufficiency. […]
By Nazrin Azizli Punjab’s rice farmers are increasingly turning to solar-powered tube wells, boosting irrigation efficiency and cutting energy costs, but the rapid shift is raising concerns over groundwater depletion and Pakistan’s long-term food security. In Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, rice farmers are increasingly using solar panels to power tube wells—motorised groundwater pumps that […]
Press Release SIALKOT: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) successfully concluded its five-seminar series on “Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and Aflatoxin in Rice” on Wednesday at the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The seminar addressed critical food safety challenges threatening Pakistan’s rice exports, particularly the rising number of EU interceptions due […]
In the Philippines, where rice is a staple food eaten daily by most households, Vitamin A deficiency continues to affect children’s health. This deficiency can lead to blindness, stunted growth and higher rates of illness. To combat this, researchers and development partners are fighting malnutrition in the Philippines with biofortified rice. Also known as Golden […]
The case arises from the government’s plan to import 250,000 metric tonnes of rice. KENYA – The High Court in Mombasa has issued interim orders restraining the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) from issuing, reallocating, or purporting to allocate a 250,000 metric tonne rice importation quota to private entities outside the tender process overseen by […]
By Nora L. Molde BUTUAN CITY (PIA) — The government continues to step up on interventions to ensuring food security and price stability through the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga and the National Food Authority (NFA), underscoring the benefits of the P20 per kilo rice program and palay procurement from local farmers. During the recent […]
Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Synopsis: The objective of participating in the International Foods Industry Trade Fair – ANUGA 2025 in Cologne, Germany, is to contribute to the market diversification strategy. A dozen of Cambodia’s leading rice exporters are set to participate in the International Foods Industry Trade Fair – ANUGA 2025, taking place in […]
