60-year-old Vietnamese rice farmer Vo Van Van is experimenting with new techniques, using less water and drones for fertilization, in hopes of addressing a dilemma in rice farming. While rice is highly sensitive to climate change, it also significantly contributes to it. The crop must be grown in flooded fields, which requires intensive labour and […]
By LDN Guest Post Rice is more than just a staple food—it’s a vital component of global food security, cultural identity, and economic trade. As one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, rice feeds more than half of the global population. Behind this massive consumption lies an intricate network of production and […]
VOV.VN – Vietnam’s rice export prices have shown signs of recovery following a prolonged decline, according to the Vietnam Food Association (VFA). Currently, the country’s 5% broken rice is priced at US$399 per tonne, higher than that of other major exporters in the region and around the world. Meanwhile, 25% broken rice is being traded […]
Vietnam aims to improve the quality and value of export rice by reducing the proportion of low and medium-grade white rice while increasing the share of aromatic, Japonica, and specialty rice varieties. Can Tho (VNA) – Experts recently gathered at a symposium in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to discuss measures and new […]
By Thanh Thanh, Minh Hue The Vietnamese rice industry is grappling with a dilemma: whether to expand its export markets despite the risk of insufficient domestic supply, or to refrain from expanding, which could lead to price pressure, according to insiders. At a seminar titled “Positioning Vietnamese Rice in the New Era,” organized by the […]
By VNA Prices of rice shipped from Thailand declined to an over three-year low this week due to US President Donald Trump’s move to impose import tariffs and an existing market surplus. Meanwhile, India’s rice export prices neared a two-year low on subdued demand. The US announced to impose a flat 26% tariff on all […]
DHAKA, April 7, 2025 (BSS) – A vessel named MV MD SEA carrying 12,700 tonnes of Sunned (Atap) rice from Vietnam under the G2G agreement (Package-1) has arrived at Chittagong Port. Under the Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement, a contract has been made for importing a total of 100,000 tonnes of Atap rice from Vietnam, said a […]
Rising tariffs and falling prices threaten the rice industries in Thailand and Vietnam. As global rice markets fluctuate, both Thailand and Vietnam are navigating significant challenges in their rice export sectors. The recent announcement of a 36% import tariff on Thai rice by the U.S. government has raised alarms among exporters, particularly concerning the competitiveness […]
5% broken rice offers cut by over $20/tonne in a month, while parboiled price prices down $14. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice exports from India are likely to pick up from June once competing countries such as Vietnam and Pakistan run out of stocks, traders said. A factor that could go in India’s favour is […]
By TED CORDERO, GMA Integrated News The Department of Agriculture (DA) is reducing further the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice to reflect the decline in the prices of the grain staple in the global market. In a statement issued Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the MSRP for imported rice […]
