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25
Jul

Global Rice Market Divergence: India’s Price Plunge vs. Bangladesh’s Inflationary Surge

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Albert Fox The global rice market is fracturing under the weight of divergent economic forces. On one side, India’s record production and depreciating rupee are driving rice prices to multi-year lows, flooding global markets with cheap grain. On the other, Bangladesh—despite a robust harvest—struggles with stubborn inflation and acute food insecurity. This divergence presents a […]

24
Jul

Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation

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Star Business Report 80% of the variteies are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons. The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation, 80 percent of which are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons, in an effort to raise agricultural productivity and enhance food security. Of the approved varieties, two — BRRI […]

23
Jul

Climate Change And The Rising Threat Of Arsenic In Rice – Analysis

ricenews / 7 months
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6 min read

By Observer Research Foundation, By Shoba Suri and Tanya Verma According to recent reports, arsenic has been detected in all samples of rice in the United States (US), with over a quarter exceeding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety guidelines. Thus, it becomes imperative to mention that climate change is impacting not only […]

23
Jul

Pakistan’s rice exports to China hit $36M in first half of 2025

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by News Desk In the first half of 2025, Pakistan’s rice exports to China have soared by 84%, reaching a total value of $35.93 million. This indicates the success of China’s economic policies, which aim to foster trade relations and diversify import sources to stabilize its food security. According to the latest data from the […]

23
Jul

Soaring rice price: Speakers call for rationing for the poor

ricenews / 7 months
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1 min read

They have urged the government to take immediate action to resolve this pressing public crisis. The Bangladesh Food Security Network (Khani), an organisation working on food security and farmer rights, has called for the introduction of rationing for the nation’s poor and vulnerable population amidst a continuous surge in rice prices. The organisation expressed deep […]

17
Jul

“They Made Rice Immune to Disease!”: Scientists Use Genome Editing to Engineer Crops That Could End Agricultural Crises Worldwide

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Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have made a groundbreaking advancement by using CRISPR-Cas genome editing to develop a new rice variety that exhibits high yields and resistance to the devastating rice blast fungus, offering a promising solution to enhance global food security. Rosemary Potter IN A NUTSHELL In a groundbreaking advancement, researchers from […]

17
Jul

ECOWAS Delivers 500 Tons of Rice to Sierra Leone Amid Food Crisis

ricenews / 7 months
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By Roger A. Agana. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has delivered 500 metric tons of white rice to Sierra Leone as part of emergency food assistance targeting vulnerable populations. ECOWAS Resident Representative Ambassador John Azumah handed over the donation to Deputy Agriculture Minister Dr. Therisa Tenneh Dick, emphasizing regional solidarity amid worsening […]

17
Jul

Bulog takes steps for on-target SPHP rice distribution

ricenews / 7 months
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2 min read

Jakarta (ANTARA) – State logistics agency Bulog has intensified the distribution of rice under the Food Supply and Price Stabilization (SPHP) Program and secured cross-agency supervision to ensure it remains on target. Bulog’s director of operations and public services, Mokhamad Suyamto, said that the SPHP rice distribution is a part of the government’s efforts to […]

16
Jul

Govt to procure one cargo LNG, 4 lakh MTs rice

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3 min read

Shakib Ahmed The interim government has approved two significant import decisions aimed at bolstering the country’s energy security and food reserves, as authorities brace for potential challenges from the upcoming flood season and rising domestic demand. At separate high-level meetings held at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Monday, officials gave the green light to procure one […]

16
Jul

BASF and MARDI Introduce New Clearfield Rice Varieties MR CL3 and MR CL4 in Malaysia

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2 min read

15 July 2025, Malaysia: BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., in strategic partnership with the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), proudly unveils two new Clearfield® rice varieties – MR CL3 and MR CL4. This launch marks a significant milestone in agricultural innovation, reinforcing both organizations’ commitment to empowering Malaysian farmers through sustainable and resilient rice […]

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Global Rice Market Divergence: India’s Price Plunge vs. Bangladesh’s Inflationary Surge

Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation

Climate Change And The Rising Threat Of Arsenic In Rice – Analysis

Pakistan’s rice exports to China hit $36M in first half of 2025

Soaring rice price: Speakers call for rationing for the poor

“They Made Rice Immune to Disease!”: Scientists Use Genome Editing to Engineer Crops That Could End Agricultural Crises Worldwide

ECOWAS Delivers 500 Tons of Rice to Sierra Leone Amid Food Crisis

Bulog takes steps for on-target SPHP rice distribution

Govt to procure one cargo LNG, 4 lakh MTs rice

BASF and MARDI Introduce New Clearfield Rice Varieties MR CL3 and MR CL4 in Malaysia

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