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Pakistan urges EU to unblock basmati GI registration, restore ethanol tariff relief

Pakistan has urged the European Union (EU) to fast-track the long-pending geographical indication (GI) registration for basmati rice, while also calling for the restoration of duty concessions on ethanol. Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan told a hearing of the European Parliament’s Development Committee that the current regulatory limbo is exposing growers across Pakistan’s Punjab belt […]

Vietnam, Australia strengthen cooperation in rice development

Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia Pham Hung Tam highlighted SunRice’s latest joint project with ACIAR on building a sustainable rice value chain for smallholder farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. Sydney (VNA) – Pham Hung Tam, Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia, met with Anthony McFarlane, communications director of SunRice Group, which is Australia’s largest rice producer and distributor, […]

INFOGRAPHIC: Cambodia’s rice export outlook driven by paddy and fragrant rice demand

By Muskan Agarwal In 2024, Cambodian rice exports rose 14% year over year, primarily fueled by a significant rise in paddy exports to Vietnam, which accounted for 89% of total exports, highlighting Cambodia’s reliance on this sector. However, the market dynamics are shifting as Cambodia shifts its focus towards milled rice exports. Countries in Europe […]

Govt extends aromatic rice export deadline by one month

FE REPORT The government has extended the deadline for exporting aromatic rice to international markets by one month, sources said. The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) issued an order on Monday formalising the extension. Earlier, the ministry had permitted the export of 18,150 tonnes of aromatic rice on April 8, 2025, with a shipment deadline of […]

Despite Shipping 7 Million Tonnes, Vietnam Rice Exports Witness Slump Amid Falling Prices and Weak Global Demand

From the start of the year through October 15, Vietnam exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice. Despite this significant export volume, domestic paddy and rice prices have seen a decline due to reduced purchases from exporters. Rice Export Data The cumulative rice exports from Vietnam for the mentioned period were 7.02 million tonnes. […]

India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets

Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority […]

Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 To Be Held In New Delhi On October 30-31

The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025. The event, led by industry bodies with government support, aims to boost trade partnerships and expand India’s rice export potential. KJ Staff India is preparing to highlight its growing dominance in the global rice market […]

Telangana eyes global rice markets to tackle surplus stocks

The Hans India Hyderabad: A high-level brainstorming session was held on Tuesday at the Agri Hub of Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), Rajendranagar, to address the challenge of surplus rice stocks in Telangana. With paddy production soaring, officials and experts gathered to explore export strategies for the excess 50 lakh metric tons of rice. […]

Vietnam exports 7 million tonnes of rice worth $3.59B

By VNA Vietnam had exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice from the beginning of the year until Oct. 15, but domestic paddy and rice prices have fallen amid slower purchases by exporters. The country’s cumulative rice exports reached 7.02 million tonnes, valued at nearly US$3.59 billion, down 4.4% in volume and 21.9% in […]