Rice News in English Archives - Page 104 of 246

Government may lift the ban on non-basmati white rice export

India's potential relaxation of the ban on non-basmati white rice exports, imposed on July 20, 2023, could benefit farmers and exporters amid...

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Japan bets on heat-resistant rice as hot summers hurt harvest

Japan is battling a severe rice shortage due to extreme weather last year, causing low reserves and high prices. The Saitama Agricultural...

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Govt. urges smooth distribution of rice amid shortage

Japan's agriculture ministry has urged rice wholesalers to ensure smooth distribution due to a nationwide shortage. Supermarket stocks are low, causing consumer...

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Kenya secures Sh30m to boost rice production, slash imports

Kenya plans to cut rice imports by 50% over the next five years through a Sh30 million initiative. Agriculture and Livestock Development...

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South Korea’s rice paddy area hits record low in 2024

South Korea's rice paddy area has reached a record low of 697,714 hectares in 2024, marking a 1.5% decrease from last year,...

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Vaithilingam seeks clarity on Puducherry government’s decision to resume distribution of free rice through PDS outlets : Puducherry

Puducherry Congress leader V. Vaithilingam criticized Chief Minister N. Rangasamy for not clarifying the details of resuming free rice distribution through Public...

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No rice in Japan’s supermarkets. What led to the unprecedented shortage

Japan is experiencing a rice shortage due to panic buying amid fears of a "megaquake," typhoons, and the Obon holiday. Supermarkets are...

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Floods threaten drop in rice production by 8.5 lakh tonnes

Recent floods may decrease rice production by 8.5 lakh tonnes, impacting 2,91,033 hectares of paddy land. Twelve districts experienced severe crop damage,...