Govt okays draft bill for regulatory body after interception of rice exports by EU. Zafar Bhutta ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to set up the National Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Authority following interception of rice export consignments by the European Union (EU). The existing departments of quality control have failed, therefore, the […]
Envoy seeks to enhance trade, investment and B2B ties. LAHORE: Economic collaboration between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is set to expand as significant initiatives are underway to enhance trade, investment, business-to-business and people-to-people ties. “We are going to establish Azerbaijan Trade Centre in Lahore and Pakistan-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce to bring business communities of both countries […]
By: Lisbet K. Esmael – @inquirerdotnet MANILA, Philippines — The government may cut the maximum suggested retail price (SRP) for imported rice if the “sharp decline” in global prices continues, an agriculture official said on Monday. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said that the global market had seen a drop in […]
In 2024, Vietnam’s rice exports set new records in both volume and value, solidifying the country’s position as one of the world’s top three rice exporters. Export volume reached an unprecedented 9 million tonnes, generating nearly 5.8 billion USD in revenue.
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at the weekend, said his administration has risen to reposition the state towards making it a hub for food processing, especially rice production and other value chains in Nigeria. AbdulRazaq stated this at Elerinjare Ilobo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state during his facility visit to the […]
After experiencing devastating floods, a Thai farmer has created a stunning rice field art featuring a dragon and other symbolic figures.By Esha Dasgupta Tanyapong Jaikham, a Thai farmer, has transformed his rice fields into a vibrant and poignant work of art, paying tribute to the devastating floods that ravaged parts of Northern Thailand, including Chiang […]
By Thi Ha. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice price has fallen to US$434 per ton, the lowest in four years, posing challenges for businesses and farmers. The price of the country’s 5% broken rice is now lower than that of its major competitors such as Thailand ($479), India ($440), and Pakistan ($448) per ton, according to […]
Since December last year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has been announcing measures to address the stubbornly high prices of rice. As 2024 was about to end, it decided to order the removal of brand labels and “premium” and “special” markings on imported rice, suspecting that some industry players were using these to justify their […]
XINHUA – Cambodia had exported 651,522 tonnes of milled rice in 2024, making a total revenue of USD491 million, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) said in a news release. Fifty-seven companies had shipped the kingdom’s milled rice to 68 countries and regions last year, the news release said, adding that China was still one of […]
Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor yesterday said that the government should impose a maximum suggested imported rice profit instead of maximum suggested retail price, amid the impending implementation of a P58 per kilo maximum SRP on outsourced grains beginning Jan. 20. “Why not a maximum suggested […]
