by Staff Writer. COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lanka Customs says that 88,000 metric tons of imported rice have been released into the market so far. This includes 34,000 metric tons of raw rice and 54,000 metric tons of parboiled rice. The government’s deadline for rice imports is set to end on the 10th January. […]
Nyein Nyein. “Myanmar’s rice and broken rice exports reached 1.7 million tonnes from April to November, with an estimated value of $804 million, according to MRF statistics.” Indonesia is the largest rice trading partner of Myanmar with over 480,000 tonnes in the past eight months of the current financial year 2024-2025 beginning 1 April, according […]
Dominique Nicole Flores. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday, January 3, that it will soon unveil its plan to remove labels from imported rice following consultations with industry stakeholders. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa mentioned in an interview that the DA held its first meeting on Thursday, January 2, […]
By Bernama / Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) has assured that the supply and pricing of imported white rice (BPI) in Malaysia remains stable, with sufficient stock to meet the country’s needs despite recent discussions surrounding potential imports from Pakistan. The company emphasised that BPI prices in Malaysia remain competitive and […]
The stock of rice ordered by the government will be distributed through Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets starting today, the State Trading Corporation announced. State Trading Corporation Chairman, Ravindra Fernando said the first consignment containing 780 MT of Nadu rice has already arrived in the country. He further said that from the first consignment, 200 […]
By Bernama / Bernama. BUKIT GANTANG (Jan 1): The government is considering importing white rice from Pakistan to address ongoing issues with supply and pricing. National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) Task Force (Food Cluster) chairman Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal said the proposal, submitted to Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas), […]
by Staff Writer COLOMBO (News 1st): The State Trading Corporation has announced that the distribution of the rice stock ordered by the government will begin today through Lanka Sathosa and Cooperative outlets. The Chairman of the State Trading Corporation, Ravindra Fernando says that the first consignment of rice ordered has already arrived in the country. […]
The Rising Nepal By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Dec. 31: The import of paddy and rice increased significantly during the first five months of the current fiscal year 2024/25. According to the trade statistics of the Department of Customs, the import of paddy and rice has increased by 54 per cent during the review period compared […]
A flood-induced crop loss in Aman season this year has forced the government to go for importing rice. Reaz Ahmad Amidst record rise in rice prices the government finally embarks on an import drive – both through public and private channels – to offset the high prices of the grain in the domestic market. Bangladesh […]
SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman stated that the Government is imposing a Rs.65 tax per kilogramme on imported rice to benefit mill owners, allowing them to set their desired controlled prices and earn profits at the expense of consumers. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (29), he further stated, “The President and Government Ministers have repeatedly […]
