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Japan Average Rice Price Logs 1st Rise in 10 Weeks

Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)–The average price of rice sold at some 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through July 27 came to 3,625 yen per 5 kilograms, up for the first time in 10 weeks, the agriculture ministry said Monday. The average price rose by 40 yen from the previous week, apparently reflecting […]

Japan hits record-breaking 41.8°C as heatwave threatens rice crops

Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8°C (107.2°F) on Tuesday in the city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, as a severe heatwave sweeps the country, raising serious concerns over public health and food security. The temperature surpasses the previous national record of 41.2°C, set just last week in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological […]

Trunmped: Indian basmati may lose out to Pak, as 25% tariff gives neighbour 6% edge

Yudhvir Rana Amritsar: US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on all things Indian has dealt a double blow to Indian basmati exporters. Not only does it give Pakistan basmati a 6% tariff advantage, but it also comes at a time when the India-UK Free Trade Agreement talks offered no relief for basmati. US tariff on […]

India introduces initiative to strengthen rice supply to Nepal

TRN Online By A Staff Reporter Kathmandu, Aug. 4: India, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), has launched a new initiative to support rice fortification and strengthen supply chain management in Nepal. This initiative is part of India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative launched on Friday (August 1, 2025) by Ministry of […]

Japan seeks to ditch rice output curbs after price surges

In response to soaring rice prices that have strained household budgets, the administration of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has tapped government reserves and indicated plans to review Japan’s rice production policies. Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi has signaled a bold shift in approach, suggesting that Japan may abandon its de facto policy of limiting the cultivation […]

Rice imports seen to hit 4.3 million MT this year

Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — Rice imports may hit over four million metric tons this year despite the projected record-high palay harvest as local output remains insufficient to meet the country’s growing demand for the staple. In its latest estimates, the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) projected that […]

Agri groups push for return of 35% tariff on imported rice

By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter / @jordeenelagare Industry stakeholders have proposed reinstating the 35 percent tariff on imported rice to safeguard local palay farmers as prices for local produce decline. “The private sector partners from the Committee underscored that rampant rice importation, particularly of cheaper foreign rice, has exerted immense downward pressure on domestic […]

India launches new collaborative initiative with UN to improve rice fortification, supply chain management in Nepal

India Blooms News Service India launched a new collaborative initiative with the support of the UN World Food Programme to strengthen Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management in Nepal. “This initiaitive is part of India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative luanched on 1st August 2025 by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in New Delhi,” […]