The government on Thursday approved separate proposals for procuring some 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati rice, 40,000 tonnes of DAP fertiliser, and 10,000 metric tonnes of phosphoric acid to meet the growing demands of the country. The approvals came from the eighth meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase this year, held today at […]
Reuters MUMBAI: India needs to allow the export of 100% broken rice after inventories of the grain reached a record high at the start of February, nearly nine times the government’s target, exporters told Reuters. Exports of 100% broken rice could help reduce stocks in the world’s biggest exporter and enable poor African countries to […]
MARD’s supply and demand report sent to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) projects the Mekong Delta will cultivate 3.78 million hectares of rice, yielding more than 23.96 million tonnes. Of this, 15.08 million tonnes of commercial rice, equivalent to 7.54 million tonnes of husked rice, will be available for export. Hanoi (VNA) – […]
By Jiang Xueqing in Tokyo. Japan’s agriculture ministry has announced that it will release 210,000 tons of rice from government reserves to address soaring prices. This marks the first time that stockpiled rice will be released specifically to stabilize supply. Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto said at a news conference following a Cabinet meeting on […]
Lynelle Tham. Putrajaya will use the funds to produce 24 million 10kg sacks of local white rice, with the price ceiling to remain at RM2.60 a kg. KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved a RM150 million allocation to ensure a sufficient supply of local white rice in the market, says agriculture and food security minister […]
The Indian government has extended the deadline for exporting broken rice to Senegal to support food security while ensuring domestic supply for poultry and ethanol production. KJ Staff. The Indian government has announced an extension for the export of broken rice to Senegal, allowing shipments until February 28, 2025. This decision follows a notification issued […]
Nhean Chamrong / Khmer Times. Two days after visiting Takeo and Kampong Thom provinces that faced water shortages during the dry season, Prime Minister Hun Manet yesterday stated that the Completed Irrigation System (CIS), a project under the ‘Cambodia Agricultural Value Chain Program – Phase 2’ (CAVAC II), guarantees sufficient water supply for farmers, enabling […]
Despite no increase in wholesale prices, some retailers have opted to sell rice at higher prices. Retail rice prices in Dhaka have risen by Tk2 to Tk3 per kilogramme due to alleged supply shortage, despite steady wholesale market prices over the past five days. During visits to various kitchen markets, it was found that retailers […]
Reuters. MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Prices of rice shipped from top exporter India were steady at an 18-month low while Thai rates were also unchanged from last week, amid muted demand and rising supplies. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $429-$435 per metric ton this week, unchanged from last week. Indian 5% broken […]
ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT, PIX):RPT-ASIA RICE-Ample supply pushes India rates lower, Thai prices at 2-year low. Reuters. By Anushree Mukherjee Jan 23 (Reuters) – Rice prices from top exporter India extended declines to an 18-month low on rising supplies amid depreciation in the rupee, while weak demand pushed Thai rates to a two-year trough. India’s 5% broken […]
