TBS Report The variety matures in 120–125 days and grows to a height of 103–105 cm. The National Seed Board (NSB) has approved three new rice varieties developed by the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), which are salt-tolerant, high-yielding Boro, and resistant to blast disease. The announcement was made in a press release from BRRI […]
ANN/THE JAPAN NEWS – Vietnam and Thailand, which are among the world’s leading rice exporters, are expecting an increase in their exports of rice to Japan. In both nations, production of japonica rice, which is the same short-grain variety as that produced in Japan, has been expanding amid a boom in washoku Japanese cuisine. The […]
Source: Zerno On-line. In the 2025/2026 season, which begins on October 1, India may harvest 150 million tonnes of rice, the Foreign Agricultural Service of the US Department of Agriculture (FAS USDA) predicts. The current season’s harvest is estimated at a record 149.0 million tonnes. From October 2024 to March 2025, India has already exported […]
Source: Eurasia Review. With its extensive and diverse agroecological zones, China ranks among the 12 global hotspots for agricultural biodiversity. This richness—deeply embedded in the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures—has conventionally supported food and nutrition security for a population of over 1.4 billion. However, rapid modernisation, industrial agriculture, and climate change are now significantly pressurising […]
Why rice is poised to survive better in a warming world.Bloomberg, Content provider By Emma Court In a warming world that’s already affecting farming yields, one crop may be better positioned than others. New research looking at future production of six staple crops including wheat, soybeans and sorghum found that rice alone should have the […]
Vietnam’s rice industry marked a significant milestone on June 5 with the export of the first batch of rice under the brand “Green and Low-Emission Vietnamese Rice” to Japan, one of the most demanding markets in the world. This achievement goes beyond mere technical or commercial success, it represents a profound shift in agricultural thinking, […]
ANN/VIETNAM NEWS – Vietnam’s rice industry is experiencing a significant drop in export prices, even as the volume of shipments increases, highlighting the volatility of the global grain market. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the country exported an estimated 4.5 million tonnes (4.5 billion kilogrammes) of rice in the first five […]
By Regine B. Elcullada The Department of Labor and Employment, in partnership with the National Food Authority, Department of Agriculture, and Food Terminal Incorporated, officially launches the “Benteng Bigas Meron Na!” ₱20 rice program to provide affordable rice to minimum wage earners in Northern Mindanao. (Photo: MJP/PIA10) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)—The Department of Labor […]
Story by Paige Javier. MANILA — The House Quinta Committee or ‘Murang Pagkain Super Committee’ revealed its preliminary findings aimed at addressing smuggling and alleged price manipulation of basic goods and essential commodities. Among the panel’s suggestions were to bring back the tariffs on imported rice to 35 percent from 15 percent at present, and […]
Multi-national agencies estimate global grains output at record high in 2025-26 season. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India’s rice production will likely rise to a record high in the 2025-26 season (September 2025-August 2026) even as global grains production could rise to a fresh peak of 2,375 million tonnes (mt), forecasts by international agencies say. India’s […]
