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Rice farmers appeal for govt support to boost local production

The Osudotu Agriculture Co-operative Society, a group made up primarily of rice farmers in Asutuare, has appealed to the government for urgent intervention to help boost rice production and sustain livelihoods in the area. The farmers say they face numerous challenges that continue to limit their productivity and competitiveness, including inadequate access to funding, the […]

Average price of rice in Japan falls for fourth straight week

The average price of rice sold at some 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week through Sunday dropped ¥63 from the previous week to ¥4,142 per 5 kilograms, the agriculture ministry has said. The average was down for the fourth straight week, but it remained above ¥4,000 for the sixth week in a row. Ahead […]

Thai rice prices extend slump to 18-year low

Thai prices hit lowest since October 2007, as demand from Asian, African buyers remains weak WRITER: Reuters Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an 18-year low, while Indian prices held near their lowest level in more than nine years this week, as top exporters struggled to secure any major deals […]

ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters

ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Thai prices extend slump to 18-year low as demand falters. Reuters By Anushree Mukherjee Oct 16 (Reuters) – Thailand’s rice export prices fell for the fifth straight week to an eighteen year low, while Indian prices held near their lowest level in more than nine years this week, as top exporters struggled to […]

Africa emerges as new market for Vietnamese rice

As the Philippines and Indonesia tighten rice imports, Vietnamese exporters are expanding into Africa, where demand for the grain is rising rapidly. Vietnam’s rice industry is facing one of its toughest challenges in years as two major markets, the Philippines and Indonesia, have sharply cut imports, forcing exporters to scramble for alternative buyers. Many firms […]

Race to secure 2025 rice crop heats up, lifting prices

With early shipments of rice from the 2025 harvest having reached the market, attention is turning to supply, demand and prices amid uncertainty over how this summer’s extreme heat, water shortages and heavy rain will affect yields. Competition to secure new-crop rice is intensifying, pushing up the provisional payments that agricultural cooperatives advance to growers […]

Why are Punjab rice shellers buying hybrid paddy despite protests earlier and a ban?

Experts and farmer unions demand a consistent and science-backed policy on hybrid paddy rather than reactive bans and sudden market shifts that leave both farmers and millers in the lurch. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Making a surprise shift from their strong opposition last year, rice shellers in Punjab are now storing government-procured hybrid paddy […]

Vietnamese rice exporters seek alternatives as Philippines considers extending import ban

Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking new export markets after the Philippines signaled the possibility of extending its rice import ban through the end of 2025. The Philippine Department of Agriculture recently announced that it may extend the rice import suspension through the end of 2025, beyond the previously stated period of September and October. This […]

India Eyes Global Leadership in Rice Exports with Bold 5-Year Strategy

India plans to double its agricultural exports over the next five years, targeting new global markets for rice. Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized reforms in the public distribution system while congratulating the Indian Rice Exporters Federation for its role in advancing India’s agri-market stature. Devdiscourse News Desk India has unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to double […]

One-Stop Agricultural Service to boost farmers’ income, MAFF says

Mom Kunthea / Khmer Times Synopsis: The One-Stop Agricultural Service mechanism helps farmers get everything they need — from planting to selling — through a single, coordinated system, saving time, cost, and effort. The One-Stop Agricultural Service (OSAS) is an important mechanism for reducing production costs towards increasing farmers’ income in rice production, said Yang […]