By Bernama PASIR MAS (Dec 2): The shortage of rice supply after the paddy farming industry was affected by floods, will addressed by reducing the price of imported white rice, effective Sunday. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that the shortage was inevitable as paddy farming has been the most […]
Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) has announced a price reduction for imported white rice (BPI), aligning with the government’s efforts to alleviate the cost of living for Malaysians. Effective 1 December 2024, the price of BPI at BERNAS warehouse gates in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease from RM3,000 to RM2,800 per metric tonne. This announcement follows the […]
By JACK WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak government is going full steam ahead on large-scale rice cultivation, with RM1bil approved for farm infrastructure such as advanced drainage and irrigation system. Of the funds, RM51mil will be allocated in 2025, according to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak, which is aiming for […]
For the rice industry, this will open up opportunities for innovation, marketing, and catering to a customer base that values premium experiences in every bite. By Vikram Marwaha Rice has been a staple food for centuries, but it has become a symbol of refinement and indulgence from a basic necessity in today’s evolving culinary landscape. […]
According to the minister, a network was formed stretching from Chittoor to Srikakulam to profit from illegal rice exports. By: PTI. Andhra Pradesh Minister N Manohar on Sunday alleged that illegal rice exports worth Rs 48,537 crore, amounting to over 1.3 crore MT, were routed through Kakinada Port under the erstwhile YSRCP regime. Addressing a […]
The Ministry of Industry and Trade expresses optimism about the resumption of rice exports to China , which used to be Vietnam’s largest importer of rice but has seen a decline in its imports. The Ministry of Industry and Trade will organize a trade delegation to Guangdong and Hunan provinces in China from December 2 […]
The mill purchases paddy mostly from female-headed holdings, and makes, markets, and distributes non-steam rice. Sangam Prasain In 2011-12, female-headed households in Nepal, where an adult female was the sole or main income earner and decision-maker, were just 19 percent. According to the latest agriculture census, female-headed holdings nearly doubled to 32.4 percent in 10 […]
Lower freight rates from Pakistan help its exporters; rates rebound on Philippines demand, delay in harvest of new crop. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. Rice prices in the global market have begun to firm up after dropping over 10 per cent. Still, Pakistan is offering tough competition to India with its competitive pricing. “Rice prices have […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) will reduce the price of imported white rice (BPI) at its warehouses from RM3,000 to RM2,800 per tonne effective Dec 1, 2024. In a statement on Saturday (Nov 30), it said this was in line with the announcement by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. “This […]
The Small and Medium Scale Paddy Mill Owners Association has raised concerns over a rice shortage in some areas, attributing it to transportation disruptions caused by the ongoing disaster situation. Chairman U.K. Semasinghe stated at a press conference in Anuradhapura yesterday that despite large-scale producers continuing rice production, logistical challenges have led to market shortages. […]
