Heavy rainfall in late August and earlier this month caused the Ravi, Chenab, Sutlej, and Beas rivers to overflow, flooding basmati rice-growing regions Heavy rains and widespread flooding in basmati rice-growing regions of India and Pakistan have raised concerns over output of the premium staple, driving prices higher as supplies are expected to fall. India […]
Japan’s largest group of rice collectors and wholesalers is raising their advance payments to rice farmers. An analyst says this signals that the price of autumn harvests is likely to be high again this year. The local branches of the Japan Agricultural Cooperatives Group determine the payment amount to rice farmers every year prior to […]
Eisen Bernard Bernardo In Viet Nam rice is more than a staple crop—it’s a cornerstone of life and a major driver of the country’s economy. But its cultivation also accounts for a significant portion of the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane. To meet its climate commitments, outlined in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), […]
By John Reidy BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports have dropped off sharply this year amid intense competition and currency headwinds that have hurt price competitiveness, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Thailand’s year-to-date rice exports as of Aug. 17 totaled 3.87 million tonnes, down […]
By Meghan Grebner Rice harvest is more than half complete for northeast Arkansas farmer Scott Matthews. “The yields have been strong,” he says. “We’re a little worried about the quality, specifically the milling, because we had a really hot summer and sometimes hot weather, especially hot nighttime temperatures, affect the milling.” Statewide, rice harvest is […]
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN In a country where the average household’s diet depends overwhelmingly on rice, its price is more than an economic signal; it is a barometer of political stability, social equity, and the state’s administrative competence. Over the past year, the prices of rice, the main staple, has confounded expectations. Despite bumper harvests, record […]
Source: Feedlot The 2025 southwest monsoon in India has been timely, uniform and quite abundant, which contributed to an increase in the area under the fall crop, in particular for rice and corn, according to a report by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. According to FAS, in most regions […]
By Business Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has downplayed concerns over large-scale devastation to Punjab’s rice crop caused by recent floods, projecting that the damage is limited to just 10 to 12 percent. This assessment counters exaggerated claims of up to 60 percent crop loss, which REAP has dismissed as baseless and […]
Global rice export prices (indicative FOB) slid w-o-w during the week ending 31 August 2025, under pressure from subdued demand. However, Indian export prices remained steady at $380/tonne (t), showing no change from the previous week. Pakistan’s prices dipped by $2/t w-o-w to $357/t, while Thailand recorded a sharper decline of $6/t to $370/t — […]
Association calls for verified reports to maintain confidence of international buyers. By Monitoring Desk The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has estimated that recent floods in Punjab have impacted only 10 to 12% of the province’s rice crop, disputing claims of widespread damage. Senior Vice Chairman Javed Jilani Jilani noted that while some areas […]
