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Rice farmers raise concern over low production amid rising demand. 

by Anthonia Obokoh. The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has expressed concern over low production output in the sector amid rising demand, attributing it to inconsistencies among farmers. RIFAN Lagos State Chairman, Mr. Raphael Hunsa, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He noted that […]

Responsible agencies working to enhance Vietnamese rice brand.

SGGP. Responsible agencies are engaged in the process of strategic brand development for Vietnamese rice. The sharp decline in Vietnamese rice prices in early 2025, amidst rising global supply, underscores the product’s weak competitiveness and the market’s inherent instability, despite its prior leading position. Exports decrease, prices plummet Vietnamese rice export prices have dropped steadily […]

Coal power is affecting our rice and wheat crop yields, according to new study.

Research Matters Staff Writer(s), California Rice and wheat are staple foods in India, playing a crucial role in the country’s food security and cultural heritage. Both crops are integral to traditional cuisines and festivals, highlighting their cultural and social importance in Indian society. They are also the primary sources of carbohydrates, providing essential energy to […]

Chinese hybrid rice thrives in Philippines, enhancing food security.

Source: Xinhua, Editor: huaxia. Rice is a staple in the Philippines, and Chinese hybrid rice has gained trust among local farmers for its high yield and resilience against diseases and strong winds. by Xinhua writers Zhang Yisheng, Nie Xiaoyang MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — Every day, 98-year-old Melencio Maniego walks the narrow earthen banks between […]

Plummeting rice prices pose a challenge to Thailand’s Pheu Thai-led government.

Since the Pheu Thai Party has been in power for two years, the golden era of high rice prices has ended, and farmers now face a steep decline in prices, dropping to only 6,000-8,000 baht per ton. This has sparked a resurgence in rice farmer protests, demanding that the government address the plummeting rice prices. […]

Headwinds for Thai rice industry

Thai exports to decrease as Indian restrictions ease, while long-term challenges remain, says BMI NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business Thai rice exports for the 2024-25 harvest season are expected to decrease after a positive 2023-24, due to the easing of Indian export restrictions on the grain, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company. While we forecast rice […]

Rice farmer association urges govt to guarantee rice prices.

Thai Agriculturist Association launched a statement on Friday, demanding the government to offer a rice price guarantee of at least 10,000-12,000 baht per tonne. The association president Pramote Charoensilp asked the subcommittee National Rice Policy and Management Committee to review its measures to tackle falling rice prices. This remark came as the subcommittee previously launched […]

High yield, eco-friendly rice reduces methane emissions by 70%.

by Helen Albert . A new rice variety that combines high yield with low methane emissions could help farmers tackle climate change. A group of scientists have bred a new variety of rice that could help combat rising methane levels around the world. “Methane has a very strong impact. It’s around 20 times stronger than […]

Thailand launches 1.89 billion baht aid package for off-season rice farmers

A subcommittee of the National Rice Policy and Management Committee launched three measures worth 1.89 billion baht to support off-season rice farmers. Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Friday that the subcommittee has approved in principle three measures to be proposed to the committee as follows: Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan There are also parallel measures […]