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Punjab floods affect 10–12% of rice crop, says REAP

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 […]

Philippines rice ban spurs calls for exporter support

SGGP Manila’s surprise 60-day suspension has rattled Vietnam’s rice market, prompting calls for storage aid and debt relief to shield farmers and exporters. The Philippines, Vietnam’s largest rice buyer, has unexpectedly suspended imports for 60 days, sending shockwaves through the market. The move has driven rice prices into a steep decline, left exporters scrambling over […]

Rice under pressure as Việt Nam tackles Philippine pause

The MoIT requested that the People’s Committees of provinces and cities review and promptly compile information and feedback from the business community regarding any difficulties or obstacles arising, in order to report and propose appropriate solutions. HÀ NỘI — With the Philippines hitting pause on imports of Vietnamese rice for 60 days from September 1, […]

Global rice glut to keep prices low in 2026

Ada Pelonia GLOBAL rice supply glut, driven by India’s bumper crop and bulging stockpile, will keep international prices of the staple grain low into 2026, according to a study. A study by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Senior Scientist Alisher Mirzabaev and The Rice Trader CEO Jeremy Zwinger said India’s government-held rice stocks reached 37.9 […]

Indian rice drifts lower

Reuters BENGALURU, HANOI, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Indian rice prices fell this week as the rupee hit a record low though demand from African nations remained steady, while Vietnamese prices held steady near a eight-month high. “The rupee has been very volatile over the past few weeks. Exporters adjusted prices this week to factor in […]

From China to India: Can perennial rice rewrite water use in agriculture?

Explore how perennial rice, with lower irrigation demands and deeper roots, could revolutionise water use in India’s climate-vulnerable farming systems. Author: Amita Bhaduri India’s water crisis is inseparable from its rice fields. As the nation’s most water-intensive crop, rice consumes nearly a quarter of irrigation withdrawals, pushing groundwater reserves to alarming lows in states like […]

Flash floods destroy 60% of rice, 30% of sugarcane crops in Punjab, impact cotton production

35% drop in cotton production expected; flood damages worsening economic crisis. By News Desk Flash floods in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest agricultural producer, have severely damaged thousands of acres of crops, according to preliminary assessments, according to Bloomberg. Around 60% of the province’s rice crops and 30% of its sugarcane have been lost. Cotton production is […]