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DA: Rice price should be P30/kg due to tariff cut, lower global prices

By: John Eric Mendoza – Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ MANILA, Philippines — The average price of rice should now be at around P30 per kilogram due to a tariff cut and lower international prices, a Department of Agriculture (DA) official said on Tuesday. Asis Perez, DA undersecretary for policy, planning, and regulations, admitted before the House […]

Which Indian State is Known as the Valley of Rice?

Sikkim, a beautiful state in northeastern India, is called the “Valley of Rice” because of its large-scale rice production and a perfect environment for growing rice. The name also has deep cultural and historical roots. Explore more about the “Valley of Rice” in this article. India has many different crops grown in its states, each […]

Bangladesh govt to import another 50,000 tonnes of rice from India

Dhaka: The interim government of Bangladesh will import another 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to increase the country’s food stocks. Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed approved a proposal in this regard at a meeting of a government advisory committee on purchase at Bangladesh Secretariat in the capital today. The food ministry would import the rice […]

VN rice exports hit $5 billion, but high-quality national brand still missing

Achieving $5 billion in rice export revenues highlights Vietnam’s global standing, but the absence of a strong national brand for high-quality rice remains a significant concern. Vietnam’s rice exports have officially surpassed $5 billion, setting a historic record. However, Le Thanh Tung, Deputy Director of the Department of Crop Production (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural […]

Davao City remains ‘rice reliant’ on nearby provinces

Davao City’s rice production is insufficient to meet local demand, forcing the city to rely on neighboring provinces. Rojean Grace G. Patumbon THE City Agriculturist Office (Cagro) reported that local rice production cannot sustain Davao City for even a month, thus it is heavily reliant on supplies from neighboring provinces. Pablita Almador, focal person of […]

Inquiry on rice interceptions leaves ministry officials discontent

Absence of robust federal regulations allegedly overlooked in inquiry report. By Ghulam Abbas ISLAMABAD: A high-powered inquiry committee which was formed to investigate interceptions of Pakistan’s rice shipments to the European Union (EU) due to pest contamination and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) is reported to have overlooked key technical issues. In fact, officials of the […]