Indian and Afghan traders will meet in July to expand direct Basmati rice trade, reducing reliance on Pakistani supplies. Afghanistan consumes 0.5...
Nepal marked the 23rd National Paddy Day with traditional rice planting, Asare folk songs and dahi-chiura festivities, despite delayed monsoon rains slowing...
El Niño expected in late 2026 and early 2027 may reduce rice production across major producers. FAO’s May 2026 Rice Price Index...
The Philippines’ 2026-27 rice imports are forecast to rise to 5.2 million tonnes as lower domestic production, shrinking harvested area, high input...
Rice exports from Vidarbha have fallen sharply as shipping lines halt fresh bookings and freight rates surge by $500 per tonne to...
Japanese companies are increasingly entering rice production after supply disruptions and price spikes last summer. Restaurant operator Watami plans to produce 600...
Thailand’s rice market is awaiting the second-crop harvest from late July, with prices supported by tight supplies and demand from Malaysia, the...
Mexico’s 2026-27 rice production is forecast to rise 4% to 279,000 tonnes as harvested area expands and financing improves. Despite government support,...
India’s June 2026 rainfall was 43% below normal, prompting contingency planning. While 59.3% of sown area is irrigated, rainfed crops remain vulnerable....