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Aman rice plants growing superbly in Rangpur region

RANGPUR, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS) – Tender plants of Transplanted Aman rice are growing superbly following recent rainfalls predicting an excellent production of the crop in Rangpur Agricultural Region this season. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said transplantation of Aman rice seedling was already completed last week, exceeding the fixed farming target […]

Localities provide free drying services for farmers to ease financial burden

SGGP Localities in the Mekong Delta provide free drying and storage services for rice farmers to help ease their financial burden. Amid falling rice prices and unpredictable weather, agricultural centers in the Mekong Delta are stepping up to help struggling farmers. By offering free drying and storage services, these centers provide a crucial lifeline, enabling […]

Thai rice prices buck global trend as record supply pushes down values

A report by Pranee Muenphangwaree reveals that while global rice stocks are high, Thailand’s export prices are on the rise Global rice prices are continuing to fall, according to a report by Pranee Muenphangwaree for Krungthep Turakij, as a worldwide oversupply and record-high production levels flood the market. The US Department of Agriculture’s latest Rice […]

Rice demand for year through June estimated to be up to 7.1 million tons

Demand for staple rice in Japan is likely to total between 6.97 million and 7.11 million tons in the year through June 2026, down slightly or unchanged from the previous year’s real demand, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The ministry’s food council subgroup came up with the key one-year estimate about two months later than […]

Drop in Indian rice production may be marginal in Punjab 

Yield in areas not affected by floods and rain likely to be higher, say State official. By Prabhudatta Mishra Punjab may see only a fall in rice production after the floods destroyed the paddy crop in about 2 lakh hectares, said a senior state official. The yield in non-affected areas is likely to be higher, […]

Cambodia’s rice exports on track to hit record highs this year

Chea Vanyuth and Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target. Cambodia is on track to export more than 700,000 tonnes of milled rice by the end of […]

Record rice crop brings optimism but falling global prices pose challenges

Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an “all-time high”, […]

Odisha farmers to supply organic rice for rituals, offerings at Samaleswari temple

The farmers expressed their desire to dedicate their organic harvest for the daily bhog and prasad, ensuring purity in the offerings while promoting sustainable agriculture. Express News Service SAMBALPUR: In a heart-warming initiative, farmers from Padmapur in Bargarh district have come forward to supply organically-grown rice for the daily rituals and offerings at Samaleswari temple. […]

New modern rice farming communities boost agriculture in Battambang

Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Three modern rice farming communities have been established in three districts of Battambang province. This initiative is expected to encourage the creation of similar communities across the country in the future. The three modern rice farming communities, including Moung Ruessei, Banan, and Thmor Koul districts, were mentioned by Khim Finan, […]