Global New Light of Myanmar The international rice price has fallen by 40% compared to last year, leading to a decline in export price of rice such as Ae-ma-hta and Ngasein, but respective mills are buying wet paddy at K 1.1 to 1.2 million kyats and dry paddy at 1.3 to 1.4 million kyats, according […]
By KHOO GEK SAN and TEH ATHIRA YUSOF KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian consumers are now choosing rice based on brand and taste rather than price, as the retail price of imported white rice (Beras Putih Import, BPI) is not much higher than local white rice (Beras Putih Tempatan, BPT), says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The Agriculture […]
Kenya maintained the region’s highest rice price at US$1,264 per metric ton (MT) in both months, reflecting a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.03%. EAST AFRICA – National average rice prices across select East African countries remained relatively stable from July to August 2025, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)’s Food […]
From the start of the year through October 15, Vietnam exported more than 7 million tonnes of rice. Despite this significant export volume, domestic paddy and rice prices have seen a decline due to reduced purchases from exporters. Rice Export Data The cumulative rice exports from Vietnam for the mentioned period were 7.02 million tonnes. […]
By Jenrie C. Del Rosario It began with what seemed like an ordinary dinner. As rice cooked on the stove one evening, 62-year-old Ricardo Del Rosario of Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan, noticed something unusual. The once white grains had turned brown, and the familiar aroma of freshly cooked rice was gone. “Nangyari ito noong Agosto. Nang […]
By Ogaga Ariemu Economists and financial analysts have explained that conflict of interest is the reason why the recent drop in the price of rice attracted mixed feelings from Nigerians and traders. The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, Muda Yusuf, and the Executive Officer of SD & D […]
by Peter Anayo Rice prices have dropped drastically in several Lagos markets due to a surge in imports through the borders, easing the burden on consumers. The development, however, has raised concern among traders over reduced profits and business sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 50 kg of rice in Lagos currently sells […]
Tokyo, Oct. 24 (Jiji Press)–The average price of rice sold at about 1,000 supermarkets across Japan in the week ended Sunday rose 109 yen from the previous week to 4,251 yen per 5 kilograms, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The increase was the first in five weeks, while the average price remained above 4,000 yen […]
By Abdulai Abdul-Kadir || Upper East Region Farmers in Gbedembilsi, a major rice-producing community in the Builsa South District of the Upper East Region, are in distress as they struggle to find buyers for their harvested rice. Despite investing heavily in production, many farmers say they are unable to sell their crops, leaving them on […]
By SHO ITO/ Staff Writer The trading price of newly harvested rice hit a record high in September, rising 63 percent compared with the same month last year, farm ministry data showed on Oct. 21. Including tax, the cost of brown rice was 36,895 yen ($243) per 60 kilograms, a jump of 14,195 yen year […]
