Rice production Archives - Page 16 of 52

26
Jun

NFA seeks return of regulatory powers to help stabilize rice prices

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By SHERYLIN UNTALAN, GMA Integrated News The National Food Authority (NFA) is urging lawmakers to support a proposed bill that will restore its regulatory and market intervention functions—powers that agency officials say are critical to stabilizing rice prices, protecting farmers, and securing the nation’s food supply. Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas public briefing, NFA Administrator […]

26
Jun

Hanoi develops high-quality rice zones

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HANOI: The capital city has taken proactive steps to restructure its rice cultivation sector, supporting farmers in shifting toward the production of high-quality commercial rice that meets export standards. This effort is part of a broader strategy to expand the rice export market and improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese rice in international markets by 2030. […]

24
Jun

Kenya hopes to increase rice production with China’s help

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chinadaily.com.cn Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi spoke highly of China’s achievements in the field of science and technology, noting the significant potential for cooperation between Kenya and China in technological innovation. He highlighted China’s notable progress in rice research, with certain rice varieties demonstrating high yields […]

24
Jun

Basmati rice exports to Iran will likely equal last year’s level

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About 1 lakh tonnes of contracted quantity waiting to be shipped; new deals will be signed from October. By Prabhudatta Mishra India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran may be near last year’s level of 0.86 million tonnes (mt). This is because shipments are normally sold at a $100/tonne discount in addition to Iran’s demand-production mismatch, […]

24
Jun

Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros

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Africa Rice In the Union of the Comoros, agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods—but food insecurity remains a pressing challenge. Limited arable land, climate-related stressors, degraded soils, and restricted access to markets and quality inputs have all contributed to low agricultural productivity. As a result, chronic malnutrition, particularly among children under five—remains alarmingly high. […]

24
Jun

India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

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Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Despite India’s heavy subsidies on exports, Pakistan’s rice shipments remained largely unaffected due to a strategy adopted by local exporters that prioritised agility and quality. India recently re-entered the international rice market after a two-year hiatus imposed to ensure domestic food security. The lifting of export bans by New Delhi generated considerable […]

24
Jun

Food grain import costs set to outpace volume growth this fiscal

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Yasir Wardad Rice imports mark a significant rise while wheat imports fall. The country’s food grain import cost is set to be considerably higher than the growth of its import volume in the outgoing this fiscal, available data revealed. According to the Ministry of Food, imports of food grain both by private traders and the […]

23
Jun

‘Higher R&D investments to boost rice productivity’

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Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The government must allocate at least one percent of the rice industry’s gross value added (GVA) to research and development (R&D) to boost yield and improve overall supply of the staple, a new study recommended. A policy brief by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) […]

23
Jun

Likely better harvest lessens rice imports

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By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Expectations of a better rice harvest slowed down the arrival of imports into the country, government data showed. Data from the Bureau of Plant Industry showed that overseas rice purchases totaled 2.002 million metric tons (MT) as of June 12. This volume represented a 14.4-percent drop […]

22
Jun

DA expects robust Q2 rice, corn growth

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Maria Bernadette Romero, Jason Mago The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic that the country’s farm output will post stronger growth in the second quarter of 2025, banking on improved weather conditions and intensified government interventions to drive rice and corn production — the backbone of the agriculture sector. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. […]

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NFA seeks return of regulatory powers to help stabilize rice prices

Hanoi develops high-quality rice zones

Kenya hopes to increase rice production with China’s help

Basmati rice exports to Iran will likely equal last year’s level

Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros

India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

Food grain import costs set to outpace volume growth this fiscal

‘Higher R&D investments to boost rice productivity’

Likely better harvest lessens rice imports

DA expects robust Q2 rice, corn growth

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