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Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

Gilani vows support to rice industry, hails USD4bn exports

Zahid Baig LAHORE: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani lauded the vital role of rice industry in Pakistan’s economy and assured that, in his capacity as Senate Chairman, he would utilise all available parliamentary resources to promote agricultural development and strengthen the rice sector. He expressed confidence that with the combined efforts of the government, […]

TDAP holds seminar on MRL, aflatoxin management in rice to strengthen export compliance

NEWS WIRE GUJRANWALA – The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised a seminar on the “Management of Maximum Residue Limits (MRL) and Aflatoxin in Rice” at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry Monday. This event, part of TDAP’s ongoing campaign to elevate rice quality standards and expand export potential, brought together local rice […]

Philippines rice import suspension could last to end of 2025 to support local farmers

By Giselle P. Jordan and Niña Myka Pauline Arceo AN ongoing two-month suspension of rice imports will be extended by at least 30 days as the government moves to shore up palay buying prices, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said on Monday. “I met with the President last week. It was decided that our […]

DA eyes extending rice import ban

By BusinessWorld The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering extending the ban on rice imports until the end of the year, as farmgate prices of palay or unmilled rice continue to fall. “I met with the President last week and we decided to extend the import ban by a minimum of 30 days,” Agriculture Secretary […]

Gov’t ensures affordable rice to consumers, fair market for farmers in Caraga

By Nora L. Molde BUTUAN CITY (PIA) — The government continues to step up on interventions to ensuring food security and price stability through the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga and the National Food Authority (NFA), underscoring the benefits of the P20 per kilo rice program and palay procurement from local farmers. During the recent […]

Pak-China scientists deliver twin rice research breakthroughs

Pakistani and Chinese scientists have recently published two high-impact research papers that promise to cut post-harvest losses, strengthen rice quality and deepen agricultural cooperation between the two countries. The Rice Research Institute Kala Shah Kaku (RRI-KSK) called them “a data-driven success” and “the result of a powerful international collaboration between Northeast Agricultural University, China, Rice […]

Pakistan’s rice industry plays pivotal role in national economy: Gilani

Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan’s rice industry plays a pivotal role in the national economy.Addressing the 17th Export Trophy Awards ceremony organized by the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan in Lahore, he paid tribute to the services of farmers and exporters, particularly those involved in rice cultivation and trade. Chairman […]

Thai rice exports slump 23.9% in first eight months on strong baht, global glut

Thailand’s rice exports in the first eight months of 2025 fell sharply, with both volume and value dropping due to oversupply in the global market, weak import demand, and the impact of a stronger baht. Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), said exports between January and August totalled 5.04 million tonnes, […]

CAA raids over 100 shops for selling rice above control price

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has raided a total of 105 shops over the past two weeks for selling rice above the government-imposed control price. The Authority announced that legal proceedings are being initiated against those traders who sold rice at inflated prices, in violation of the price regulations. It further emphasized that strict legal […]