Source: Pakistan Observer Prices of several basic commodities including rice and chicken increased, adding to financial burden on households preparing for the festive season. Super Basmati rice prices jumped from Rs25 to 30 per kilogram, now reaching Rs340 per kilogram, Sella rice rate has been increased by Rs20, hitting Rs340 per kg in late May. […]
New Delhi: India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The data shows […]
Scientists now in the hot pursuit of genes that are responsible for anti-cancer properties. By KV Kurmanath Here’s a breakthrough that rice lovers would want to hear. Scientists at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have identified a few rice varieties with anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The research outcome has been published in the […]
Xinhua. TOKYO — Japanese government-stockpiled rice released through no-bid contracts with retailers has hit store shelves in the country, amid high prices of other types of rice. Some retailers, including major supermarket operator Ito-Yokado, began selling the grain at some of their outlets on Saturday, with a price tag of 2,160 yen ($15) including tax […]
KYODO NEWS TOKYO – The Japanese government on Friday vowed to explore new overseas markets and provide support for more efficient production as part of efforts to increase rice exports in response to an envisioned long-term contraction in domestic consumption. In the annual white paper on food and agriculture for fiscal 2024 approved by the […]
NA committee calls for tighter rice export inspections, reviews trade bills, and stresses targeted tax relief to support food sector and industrial growth. By Ghulam Abbas. ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, chaired by MNA Muhammad Jawed Hanif Khan, has once again urged the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to strengthen […]
A survey released Friday suggested that 41.0% of large-scale rice farmers in Japan expect retail prices for rice harvested in 2026 to be lower than for rice harvested in 2025, while 22.9% foresee higher prices. Meanwhile, 72.3% expect prices for 2025 rice to be higher than for 2024 rice. The survey was conducted online by […]
Jiji Press. Japanese government-stockpiled rice released under no-bid contracts started to hit store shelves at reasonable prices in some areas in the country on Saturday, with the focus now on whether this would lead to price falls for other types of rice. Some retailers, including supermarket chain Ito-Yokado Co., began selling government-stockpiled at some of […]
Riya Mala – Multimedia Journalist The Ba Rice Farmers Association is urging farmers to utilize their vacant land for production, highlighting the significant government grants and expanded services from Fiji Rice available to support them. Rajesh Singh is encouraging farmers to seize these opportunities to boost productivity and profitability. Singh says that with the right […]
Source: Free Press Journal India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The […]
