Rice News in English
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31Bangladesh : Urgent action to curb rice price hike, restore food security
KHANI, CAB, and ISDE Bangladesh held a human chain in Chattogram demanding urgent government action to curb rice price inflation, which accounts...
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27Bangladesh : Premium quality aromatic rice to be exported
Bangladesh, with surplus aromatic rice production, is exploring exports of premium varieties like BRRI Dhan-34 and BRRI Dhan-50. BRRI handed over rice...
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29How global geopolitical conflicts are reshaping the Basmati rice trade
India’s Basmati rice exports face rising uncertainty due to Middle East tensions, especially involving Iran, its top buyer. Geopolitical instability impacts demand,...
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27Nepal : Surplus and low demand leave Kailali farmers struggling to sell Chaite Rice
Farmers in Kailali’s Bhajani face a market crisis as Chaite rice prices plunge to Rs 2,000–2,500 per quintal—well below the government-set rate...
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27Tamil Nadu : Rs 126-crore agriculture mission launched by CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin launched the ₹126.48 crore Nutrient-sensitive Agriculture Mission to promote nutrition and farming. Initial roll-out includes free distribution...
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40Regenerative agriculture: The future of India’s cultivation practices
India’s Green Revolution boosted food security but harmed soil, water, and crop diversity. Regenerative agriculture offers a sustainable alternative, restoring ecosystems while...
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32In reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?
Japan is reversing decades-old rice policies to boost production after shortages doubled retail prices. A new plan aims to expand output and...
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40Philippines : Price cap for imported rice lowered to P43
The Department of Agriculture (DA) will reduce the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for 5% broken imported rice from P45 to P43/kg...
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34Kerala government signs pact with International Rice Research Institute to promote low-emission rice cultivation
Kerala has partnered with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to promote low-emission rice cultivation under the World Bank-supported KERA project. Focused...
