The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]
The paddy and rice prices seem to be a political game but can be sorted out to a greater extent based on more coherent policies, planning and implementation mechanisms. Paddy and rice prices are socially sensitive issues that cause headaches for any government at different periods of the year. It is a pride of Sri […]
Rice imports from India resumed after a two-year hiatus, with the first shipment arriving through Benapole port last night. Three trucks carrying 105 tonnes of non-basmati rice reached the transshipment yard as part of the initial shipment imported by Mahabubul Alam Food Products, a company based in Jashore. The rice is expected to be delivered […]
The Hindu Bureau Rice millers have reiterated their demand for removing rice from the ambit of the Goods and Service Tax (GST). D. Thulasingam, president, Federation of Tamil Nadu Rice Mill Owners and Paddy Rice Dealers Association, said that according to current rules, those buying in smaller packets of even few grams to 25 kg […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare Despite solidifying its position as a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, regulatory hurdles stemming from legal woes hampered the adoption of genetically modified crops in the country. “The Philippines continues to be a leader in biotechnology in Southeast Asia, having been the first in the region to have a regulatory […]
Global New Light of Myanmar Indonesia is the top importer of Myanmar’s rice, with over 360,000 tonnes in the past seven months of the current financial year 2024-2025, beginning 1 April, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).China is the second largest importer of Myanmar rice with over 276,400 tonnes, followed by 219,400 tonnes to […]
HANOI (Reuters): Vietnam’s rice export prices dipped to their lowest in more than a year on concerns about Indonesian rice imports in the coming year, while India’s rice prices held steady near their lowest levels in 15 months due to burgeoning supplies. Vietnam’s 5% broken rice were offered at their lowest since July 2023 at […]
Due to late commencement of milling, there is not enough room in government warehouses in Punjab to house the fresh crop as the national granary is already loaded with the last season’s produce. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: Punjab is on the crest of a paddy procurement crisis — on a scale not witnessed in at least […]
Researcher Ravi Sankar Behera said shortage of food grains (rice) forced the women to consume mango kernel gruel. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: In the wake of Mandipanka incident in which two women died after consuming mango kernel gruel, food rights activists have demanded modification of PDS guidelines and provisioning families having no means of sustenance […]
Amin Ahmed ISLAMABAD: While rice cultivation area has increased by 29 per cent over the last 10 years, expanding production faces sustainability challenges, primarily due to its significant environmental impacts, particularly concerning carbon emissions and water usage, reveals a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The report, “Transitioning to Low-Carbon, Resilient Rice Production in […]
