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Việt Nam’s rice export prices fall nearly 19 per cent despite growing volume

Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. HCM CITY — Việt Nam’s rice industry is facing a steep drop in export prices, even as shipment volumes climb, underscoring the challenges of a volatile global grain market. […]

Thailand boosts agricultural exports to china with rice and cassava in top spot

Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand agricultural exports to China, with rice and cassava identified as top priorities, according to Thai Minister of Commerce Pichai Naripthaphan. This is reported by VNA, a partner of TV BRICS. Driven by strong bilateral trade and rising Chinese demand for Thai agricultural products, the Thai Ministry of Commerce […]

MRF sets fair market prices for premium rice varieties

Nyein Nyein The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) offers fair market prices for Shwebo Pawsan, Ayeyawady Pawan and Samantha rice varieties, it announced on 13 June.MRF and the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders Association jointly arrange this affordable rice sale every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm at Wadan Rice Depot in Lanmadaw […]

U.S. Rice Outlook Dips While Global Supplies Expand.

Kedia Advisory – The 2025/26 U.S. rice outlook points to lower supplies, reduced domestic use, and higher exports, resulting in a slight drop in ending stocks. Long-grain production is set to decline due to excessive rainfall in the Delta region, while California’s medium- and short-grain output rises. Imports hit a record 50.7 million cwt. U.S. […]

Agri chief seeks gradual, strategic return of rice import tariff to 35%

By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is seeking for the gradual return of rice import tariff rate from the current 15% back to 35% as an abrupt increase could undermine efforts to bring down the staple’s price. In a statement issued Thursday, Tiu Laurel, citing his testimony at the […]

Vietnam enhances rice export position in Canadian market

Amidst global trade uncertainties prompting Canada to diversify its markets, Vietnamese agricultural exporters, particularly those in the rice sector, are encouraged to seize this opportunity. Fully leveraging free trade agreements involving both countries will be key to quickly increasing Vietnam’s food exports to the North American nation. Ottawa (VNA) – As Canada seeks to diversify […]

Farmers Incur Rs. 2.2 Trillion Loss in Just One Year.

By Business Desk. The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has warned that farmers have incurred Rs. 2,200 billion in wheat-related losses from May 2024 to May 2025. This loss amounts to 23.15 percent of the crop sector’s Rs. 9,500 billion contribution to the national GDP in FY24. The collapse has severely reduced farmers’ purchasing power and […]

Agricultural sector teetering on the brink, warn stakeholders

Amjad Mahmood. • Pin high hopes for a major relief in upcoming budget• Wheat growers alone suffer Rs2.2tr losses since May 2024 LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has issued a stark warning regarding an escalating agricultural crisis that has gripped the nation since May 2024, resulting in unprecedented financial losses for farmers and a […]

Operation Basmati

Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]