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Rice production to soar amid rising demand.

In MY2024-25, the total harvested area was recorded at 11.4 million hectares, with production at 36.6 million tonnes.ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman The country is poised for a substantial rise in rice production during the upcoming Marketing Year (May-April) 2025-26, as favourable weather conditions, expanded cultivation areas, and robust government support converge to boost output amid […]

Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state’s surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said. According […]

How Sustainable Farming Can Enhance Rice Production in Kenya

By Newsroom Kenya’s rice sector is facing the challenge of rising demand that by far outweighs production. Meeting this demand through increased production comes with possible risks to the environment that have to be addressed. As the country aims to boost production and achieve self-sufficiency through the flagship National Rice Development Strategy (2019–2030), it is […]

India 1st, Thailand 2nd…, list where India’s dominance leaves US and China far behind as it leads global market in rice export

Recently, India removed all restrictions on rice exports, which had an immediate impact on the global market. As a result, rice prices in the international market dropped. By Analiza Pathak. Rice is a major commodity in global trade, and India holds the top spot as the world’s largest rice exporter. Even a small policy shift […]

India Lifts Rice Export Ban, Pressuring Global Market and Rival Producers

India’s push to expand rice exports boosts farmers’ incomes and economic stability but intensifies global competition and trade dynamics. by Sri Lanka Guardian. India has lifted its final restrictions on rice exports, a move aimed at boosting agricultural shipments and supporting economic growth as the country grapples with a slowdown. As the world’s largest rice […]

Grain market review: Rice

By Chris Lyddon. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, US – Slow demand in a well-supplied market has pushed global rice prices down in recent weeks. Buyers have held back as new crops increase availability. The International Grains Council (IGC) said in its March 20 Grain Market Report that “ample spot availabilities and generally weak buying interest continued […]

11,500 MT rice from India arrives at Ctg port

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka A consignment of 11,500 tonnes of non-basmati or parboiled rice has arrived at the Chattogram port under package-2 from India to meet the country’s domestic demand. The consignment carried on a ship (MV DDS Marina) reached the Chattogram port, said a food ministry release on Monday. The physical test of […]

Can Cambodia’s agri products overcome market challenges

Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times. As an agrarian nation, Cambodia has made remarkable progress in the last decade in propelling its agriculture industry with exports now representing 22 percent of the nation’s GDP. Rice and paddy remain among the most significant agricultural exports, with annual production exceeding 11 million tonnes. But there’s more than meets […]

Myanmar exporters to buy 1.5 million barrels of unprocessed rice amid falling paddy prices, difficulty selling

Due to the falling price and difficulty in selling, export companies will purchase 1.5 million bushels of unripe rice for about 140 billion kyats. Eleven Media NAYPYIDAW – Due to the falling price and difficulty in selling, export companies will purchase 1.5 million bushels of unripe rice for about 140 billion kyats, according to the […]

Rice supplies in Japan still low, with prices almost doubled from year ago

Kengo Tabe and Fumiko Kai Bad weather and stockpiling are among the difficulties encountered. TOKYO – Rice prices have not stopped surging. The average price for a five-kilogram bag of rice at supermarkets nationwide has exceeded ¥4,000, almost doubled from a year ago. This is at least partially being caused by a shortage of rice […]