Posts By straitstimes
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55Rice News in EnglishJapan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers
Japan’s rice market has shifted from shortages to oversupply, pushing supermarket prices to a two-year low and reducing farmer incomes. Farmers face...
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89Wheat News in EnglishRussia can restart 80% of Black Sea grain export terminals if attacks stop
Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its Black Sea and Sea of Azov grain terminal capacity if a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire...
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192Rice News in EnglishMalaysia : New Bill seeks tougher controls on padi and rice sector
Malaysia tabled the Padi and Rice Control (Amendment) Bill 2026, empowering authorities to set minimum and maximum rice prices, regulate grades, licensing...
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856Sugar News in EnglishMexico imposes 156% tariff on sugar imports
Mexico imposed a 156% tariff on sugar imports, including beet sugar and syrups, and 210.44% on refined liquid sugar, effective November 11....
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548Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysia pledges steady supply of sustainable palm oil to India
Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to supply sustainable palm oil to India, highlighting exports of 3.4 million tonnes worth nearly US$3.4 billion in...
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624Rice News in EnglishTrump’s demand for Japan to buy more US rice snagged trade talks: Media report
Tokyo trade talks hit a snag as Japan objected to a Trump administration demand to buy more U.S. rice, contradicting a July...
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679Rice News in EnglishMalaysia : Padi floor price hike to RM1,500 brings relief to farmers
Malaysia’s recent hike in the padi floor price to RM1,500 has brought relief to rice farmers facing high input costs. Farmers say...
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660Rice News in EnglishIndia could sell more broken rice from reserves to free up storage, boost exports
India is considering a proposal to expand the sale of broken rice from state stockpiles into the open market, according to sources,...
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1.1KWheat News in EnglishUkraine’s 2025 grain harvest may fall by 10%, minister says
Ukraine’s 2025 grain harvest may drop 10% to 51 million tonnes due to poor weather and war-related challenges, says Agriculture Minister Vitaliy...
