By : Gbenga Akinfenwa. • As second session of RMTP beginsIndustry players in Africa’s rice industry are advancing moves towards laying the groundwork for a new generation of leaders to drive inclusive growth, innovation, and prosperity across the region. One of such moves is the announcement of the second session of the maiden Rice Master […]
Although this marked the first drop since Dec. 23-29, prices are still more than double the ¥2,106 recorded during the same week a year earlier. The Japan News TOKYO – The average retail price of rice sold at supermarkets between April 28 and May 4 was ¥4,214 per 5-kilogram bag, ¥19 lower than the previous […]
Source: The Star Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more than two-month peak. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, down from the last week’s $390-$397. Indian 5% […]
By: News Desk. Prices of rice have surged sharply in South Punjab’s largest wholesale market, leaving both traders and consumers concerned over the rising cost of a staple commodity, reported 24NewsHd TV channel Tuesday. In the Multan grain market, rice rates have jumped by Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per maund, depending on the variety. […]
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has claimed that with the government’s rice reserves touching 3.7 million tons as of May 13, 2025, Indonesia has taken the lead in rice production in Southeast Asia. “This result is the hard work of all stakeholders, including farmers, central and regional governments, as well as (the […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare MANILA, Philippines — Philippine rice imports are projected to hit a record-high 5.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2026. This will maintain the country’s ranking as the world’s biggest importer of this household staple. This is based on the estimate of the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA). If […]
cubanew/acn ENCRUCIJADA, VILLA CLARA, Cuba, May 13 (ACN) During the first months of 2025, in the municipality of Encrucijada, in the central province of Villa Clara, more than 40 hectares dedicated to rice cultivation were planted and a harvest of nearly 100 tons is expected, as a result of the implementation of modern agricultural techniques […]
The total cost of oil procurement is Tk177.1 crore, with each litre priced at Tk161. UNB. The government has approved the procurement of 110 million litres of rice bran oil for its Open Market Sale (OMS) program. The approval came at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Tuesday, chaired by […]
To strengthen its clean energy agenda, the Indian government has approved an extra 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production during the 2024–25 ethanol supply year. This brings the cumulative rice allocation under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) scheme to 5.2 million tonnes. Posted by Shivam In a significant move to accelerate its […]
By Dexter Barro II At A Glance The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, is expected to purchase a record-high volume of rice in the upcoming marketing year (MY), as the country sees continued growth in consumption, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In its latest “Grain: World Markets and Trade” report […]
