Rice News in English Archives - Page 11 of 320

Punjab: Basmati’s premium aromatic variety hits mandis, fetches higher price than last year

Punjab has received 1 lakh tonnes of newly harvested premium basmati, priced ₹2,300–₹3,800 per quintal, higher than last season’s ₹3,295. Floods damaged...

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FY26 food subsidy may exceed budget estimate by Rs 22,000 crore

India’s food subsidy for FY26 is set to exceed the budget estimate of Rs 2.03 lakh crore by over Rs 22,000 crore,...

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Thailand’s Rice Exports Surge in Australia, Exceeding Expectations

Thailand’s rice promotion at Fine Food Australia 2025 boosted Thai rice’s popularity, attracting over 2,000 visitors. Thai Hom Mali rice, including specialty...

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Japan inflation slows in August, rice price surges ease

Japan’s inflation eased to 2.7% in August due to energy subsidies and falling rice prices after earlier surges. Anger over rising costs...

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Japan’s 1-Yr Rice Demand through Next June Estimated at Max 7.1 M. Tons

Japan’s agriculture ministry projects staple rice demand at 6.97–7.11 million tons for July 2025–June 2026, slightly below last year. A revised formula...

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Philippines : DA chief mulls extension of rice import freeze

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said he is likely to recommend extending the Philippines’ rice import moratorium by 15–30 days,...

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India’s ethanol story quashes food scarcity myth, less than half of FCI’s rice buffers enough for E20 target: Report

India’s ethanol program is secure, with surplus grain stocks ensuring supply for 20% petrol blending by ESY 2025, says Incred Research. FCI’s...

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Getting rid of starvation deaths, Odisha emerges as India’s 5th largest rice producer

Disha, once notorious for starvation deaths, is now India’s fifth-largest rice producer, showcasing the power of institution-building and irrigation investment, said State...