Rice News in English
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149L-G has given nod to distribute free rice through PDS shops in Puducherry: Rangasamy
In Puducherry, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy announced that Lieutenant Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan has approved the distribution of free rice through fair price...
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142PhilMech launches P56.5-M rice mill in Piddig
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) recently inaugurated a PHP 56.5 million rice mill in Piddig, Ilocos Norte. This...
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154Iran cultivates rice on 650,000 hectares of land across 19 provinces
In Iran, rice is cultivated on 650,000 hectares, predominantly in the northern provinces. The government aims to produce 2.5 million tons of...
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169Japan preserves its legacy of traditional rice farming for last 2000 years
In Japan, Oyama Senmaida in Chiba Prefecture is a historic rice field terrace, recognized as a 'cultural landscape' in 2002. It relies...
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153Indonesia may import up to 4.3 mln tons of rice in 2024, official says
Indonesia might import up to 4.3 million tons of rice this year if domestic harvests fall short due to adverse weather. Current...
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137Punjab, Haryana growers upbeat over boom in basmati rice exports
A surge in basmati rice exports has raised optimism among growers in Punjab and Haryana. With a nearly 25% increase in exports,...
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168Govt to ease rice export curbs
Given the surplus rice stocks and robust kharif sowing, the government is considering relaxing trade restrictions. This may involve allowing increased shipments...
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171Rice cultivation in Iran expands to 650,000 hectares
Iran’s farmers have cultivated rice on 650,000 hectares in 19 provinces, with Gilan, Mazandaran, and Golestan accounting for 550,000 hectares. The country...
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159India’s agriculture exports drop 3% to $5.88 bn in Q1 on Red Sea crisis
India’s agriculture exports fell by 3% to $5.88 billion in Q1 of FY 2024-25 due to global headwinds and tight domestic conditions....
