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D.A. expects palay farmgate prices to rise as PBBM extends rice import ban

By PTV NEWS – BJLC. By Brian Campued The Department of Agriculture (D.A.) expressed hope that the extension of the rice import ban would continue to raise farmgate prices of palay as the country expects to post a record-high harvest by the end of the year. This as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Executive […]

Indonesia’s Bapanas Ensures Rice Supply and Price Stabilization Throughout 2025

Reporter: Alfitria Nefi P TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Head of the National Food Agency (Bapanas), Amran Sulaiman, ensures that the rice supply and price stabilization program (SPHP) in Indonesia will continue throughout the year. “It must not stop. Throughout the year, we will run it carefully and measurably,” said Amran in a written statement on Tuesday, […]

BD tenders again to buy 50,000 tons of rice

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Monday. The deadline for price offers is November 13. Bangladesh has also issued a separate tender seeking 50,000 tons of rice, with price offers to be submitted on Monday, November 3. The Bangladesh […]

Rice prices down by up to 36% post-festive season

By Sutanuka Ghosal, ET Bureau Synopsis: Rice prices have dropped considerably after the festive season. This is due to a larger kharif rice harvest this year. Common non-basmati rice prices are down, and specialty varieties like Gobindobhog have seen a sharp fall. Basmati prices have also decreased. Exporters are exploring new markets like Japan and […]

Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until yearend

President Marcos initially suspended importation of regular and well-milled rice for two months from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 through EO 93 to counter the sharp decline in palay prices ahead of the wet harvest season. Dexter Cabalza: Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import […]

Government orders probe into monopolistic practices as paddy prices plunge

Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times Synopsis: Ministry of Agriculture Dith Tina asks officials to investigate middlemen manipulating trade in each province and to coordinate with traders willing to offer higher prices to farmers, aiming to restore transparency and fair competition. As paddy prices plunge from 1,200 to 600 riels per kilogramme, farmers have alleged that […]

Philippines extends rice import ban until year-end

Philippines MANILA: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year to help stabilise farm-gate prices of “palay” (unhusked rice), Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr said on Sunday (Nov 2). “With the import ban having little impact on retail prices and supply of rice […]

Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until end of 2025

The initial suspension ran from September 1 to October 31 and aimed to counter the sharp decline in rice prices ahead of the wet harvest season. By: Elizabeth Gonzales Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of the rice import ban until the end of the year in a bid to stabilise farmgate […]

Bapanas ensures max 6-month rice stock rotation to maintain quality

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has ensured that the rice stock rotation period will be kept to a maximum of six months to maintain the freshness and quality of rice distributed to the public. “A maximum six-month rotation period is ideal to ensure that the public receives rice in its best condition,” […]

Pakistan’s rice exports drop 28% in Q1 FY26 amid policy hurdles and weaker competitiveness

Basmati exports drop 45.5% to 137,000 tonnes; exporters urge reforms to restore competitiveness. By Monitoring Desk Pakistan’s rice exports declined by 28% during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, as exporters blamed rising costs, currency pressures, and inconsistent policies for eroding competitiveness in global markets. According to official data, total rice exports fell to […]