DGFT issues notification making it ‘free’ from the prohibited list. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The Indian government on Friday lifted the ban on 100 per cent broken rice, which was in place since September 2022. In a notification issued late in the evening, the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade said that, as per the revised policy, […]
Hanoi tells trade ministry told to boost rice exports to counter oversupply. WRITER: Reuters BANGKOK/HANOI – Thailand is seeking cooperation with India and Vietnam to find ways to tackle falling rice prices, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, amid simmering protests by local farmers calling for more support from the government. Thailand is in […]
V. Subramanian, co-founder of SSricenews, noted a growing rice demand from Malaysia, China, and Africa, where buyers are increasing their purchases. This trend signals a potential trade boom in the coming months. HCM CITY — While rice prices remain competitive due to ample supply, the market is expected to regain momentum soon, according to experts […]
A survey has found that Japanese rice producers and wholesalers believe prices of the staple grain will settle in the next few months. This comes amid over half a year of rising prices. An organization of rice distributors conducts a monthly survey of 180 producers and wholesalers. It uses their views to determine an index […]
Farmers in Cà Mau Province are achieving higher profits by rotating rice with short-term crops, thus conserving water during the dry season. CÀ MAU – Farmers in Cà Mau Province are achieving higher profits by rotating rice with short-term crops, thus conserving water during the dry season. The country’s southernmost province primarily relies on groundwater […]
By John Reidy MATLI, PAKISTAN — Omni Group, a Pakistan-based, privately held industrial conglomerate, recently added to its agricultural holdings with the launch of Pride Rice Mills Pvt. Ltd. in Matli, Pakistan. The plant is outfitted with cutting-edge technologies meant to boost rice production while maintaining the highest standards of quality, Omni Group said. The […]
Reuters Rice export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw increased demand. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $409-$415 per tonne, down from last week’s $413-$420. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $390-$400 […]
Persistent safety violations raise concerns over regulatory effectiveness. By Ghulam Abbas. Despite government interventions, including personnel changes within the Department of Plant Protection (DPP), interceptions of Pakistani rice shipments in Europe have persisted, raising concerns about the effectiveness of regulatory measures. According to official documents, more than twelve Pakistani rice consignments were flagged by the […]
Reuters. HANOI: Vietnam exported 696,000 metric tons of rice in February, up 26.3% from the same month last year, government data showed on Thursday. Rice export revenue fell 1.9% from a year earlier to $358 million, the General Statistics Office said in a report. It revised up rice exports in January to 527,000 tons from […]
Pakistan and Bangladesh share a strong rice trade relationship, but challenges like quality concerns and price volatility persist. Strengthening quality, trade facilitation, and cooperation can enhance future prospects. Ayesha Bashir. Rice, a fundamental and essential food source in Pakistan and Bangladesh, has been a cornerstone of trade between the two nations, underpinning their bilateral cooperation. […]
