Rice News in English
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159Philippines seen to import less rice this year
The Philippines is set to reduce rice imports to 4.6 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, despite lower tariffs. The USDA cut...
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173Japan Rice Futures Index Off to Quiet Start
On August 13, Japan launched a rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange. The move follows a surge in rice...
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162Rice inflation is not a supply problem, but one of poor management by government
Paddy inflation has been in double digits since February 2024, impacting overall food inflation. Despite strong rice production and procurement, the high...
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167Anna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Pulses, sugar or oil may replace cash/rice
Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced plans to distribute pulses, sugar, or cooking oil instead of cash or rice under...
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161India’s rice area grows on higher prices, cotton sowing lags
Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares of rice, up 3.7% from last year, driven by high prices. Despite this increase, weather...
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135N. Korea draws on emergency supplies to keep rice prices down
Despite recent flooding in North Korea, grain prices have remained relatively stable. The government has used emergency reserves to prevent price hikes....
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142Rising costs, falling global prices worry rice exporters
Rice exporters face potential losses due to rising costs and falling export prices. Paddy prices have increased by 5.7% to VND9,200/kg, driven...
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122As organic rice exports soar during April-July, trade smells something ‘fishy’
Organic rice exports from India in the first four months of 2024-25 surpassed the total for 2023-24, raising concerns of irregularities. Exports...
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121Ease norms or won’t sign contracts: Punjab rice millers to Pungrain
Rice millers in Punjab are hesitant to sign agreements with the state’s agency Pungrain due to concerns about new paddy varieties producing...
