Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has called for renewed action to curb rice wastage in the Philippines, saying the current levels could feed 2.8 million Filipinos annually. Data from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) show that household rice wastage decreased to 255,000 metric tons in 2019, down from […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Facing a possible supply shortage in rice in the first quarter of 2025, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met small and medium-scale rice mill owners to discuss continuous and affordable supply of rice to consumers in the coming months, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The meeting comes days after heavy rains […]
by Staff Writer. COLOMBO (News 1st): The government has decided to grant permission for the private sector to import rice. Cabinet spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa said that this matter was discussed at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. During the meeting, all Cabinet ministers had agreed to allow the private sector to import rice. Accordingly, the private […]
by Barbara Mijares Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said on Sunday, Dec. 1, that he is urging farmers in Negros Occidental to try to improve their rice production. The biggest contributor to the increase in the gross domestic product (GDP) of Negros Occidental based on the data of the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2023, is the […]
Thailand’s rice exports may decline in 2025 WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 4% this year, up from a previous forecast of 2% growth, and to increase 1% to 3% in 2025, the Thai National Shippers’ Council reported on Tuesday. Exports, a key driver of the economy, jumped 14.6% in October from a […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale rice mill owners took place yesterday (02) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, the President emphasized the importance of ensuring a continuous and affordable supply of rice to consumers in the coming months. He engaged with the […]
The farmer, who founded the farmer’s producers organisation named Nagapuri Rythu Seva, decided to encourage the farmers in the area to cultivate Kalanamak and other ancient and healthy paddy varieties cultivation. By Telangana Today. Siddipet: Aiming to introduce one of the most healthy varieties of rice to the people of Telangana, organic farmer Jakkula Tirupathi […]
Global New Light of Myanmar According to U Ye Min Aung, President of the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), Pawsan rice varieties, which are the most consumed domestically, are being exported in minimal quantities to ensure that domestic consumption levels are not impacted.It is reported that currently, only one or two containers of Pawsan rice per […]
PM Shehbaz, Malaysian premier resolve trade issues in bilateral talks. By Monitoring Desk. Malaysia has agreed to adjust its tariffs on Pakistani rice imports, bringing them in line with rates applied to rice imports from other sources. According to a media report, the decision follows recent discussions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Malaysian Prime […]
The All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) is firm on its stand to stay away from paddy procurement in the current KMS until the state government fulfils their eight-point charter of demands. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: The government on Sunday urged rice millers to take part in the ongoing paddy procurement by executing an agreement […]
