Exporters make inroads into overseas markets due to paddy’s good quality. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: Pakistani rice, an important commodity that ensures food security and earns foreign exchange for the country, is likely to continue its rising streak in export markets next year as well, as the commodity has been widely admired in the ongoing year […]
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday it would remove brand labels on imported rice to combat alleged price manipulation in local markets. In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the plan will cover “premium” and “special” imported rice labels which are being used to justify the […]
Islamabad had provided the proof in annexure but EU says it would affect its global relations. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India has approached the European Court of Justice after the European Union rejected India’s application to access the Annexures attached to Pakistan’s application for protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The EU claimed such access would undermine […]
Inquiry focuses on verifying integrity of Pakistan’s rice value chain and testing rice samples for GMO traces. By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) strongly refutes the claims regarding the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMO) rice in Pakistan, as reported recently in media. The allegations suggesting contamination in […]
Moinul Haque The prices of rice continued to rise on the local market in the past two weeks during the harvest of aman, which contributes 40 per cent of the country’s yearly demand for the staple food. Traders said that the prices of rice witnessed a sharp rise in the past 15 days mainly due […]
Author: DA Press Office. The Department of Agriculture is adding four public markets in Metro Manila where P40 per kilo well-milled rice will be sold under the Rice-for-All program to provide consumers with option amid stubbornly high price of the food staple. KADIWA ng Pangulo rice kiosks in the four additional markets started offering the […]
By Darryl John Esguerra MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded its Rice-for-All program to additional public markets in Metro Manila, making affordable rice accessible to more Filipinos. In a statement on Saturday, the DA announced that four more Metro Manila markets will now offer PHP40 per kilo of well-milled rice. The new […]
Traders across various regions have urged the government to reconsider the Rs. 65 per kilogram tax imposed on imported rice, advocating for a reduction to alleviate market challenges. Consumer organizations echo these sentiments, emphasizing that a lower import tax could stabilize rice prices and make it more affordable for consumers. The government has implemented several […]
By GMA Integrated News. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday that envoys discussions are ongoing with envoys from Pakistan and India on securing commitments to supply the Philippines with a combined two million metric tons (MT) of rice. Agriculture Secretary Tiu Laurel said that he had met with the Pakistani Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad […]
The evolution of the rice market signifies a shift away from the purely commodity-driven mindset of the past. By Kunal Gupta The Indian rice market has undergone remarkable changes in 2024, mirroring evolving consumer preferences and vibrant socio-economic trends. A key aspect of this transformation is the shift from loose to packaged rice, which has […]
