Rice News in English Archives - Page 149 of 396

Japan rice prices still high as direct deals with farmers surge

Japan’s rice prices have nearly doubled through direct business-to-farmer deals, bypassing JA Zen-Noh, from January to April 2024. Direct transaction prices reached...

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India mulls registration of non-Basmati rice with APEDA before exports

India may soon mandate export contract registration with APEDA for non-Basmati rice, similar to Basmati, before customs clearance. A ₹10–20/tonne fee could...

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Andhra Pradesh : PDS rice distribution thru fair price shops from June 1

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet ended PDS rice distribution via mobile vans due to large-scale diversion and smuggling under the YSRCP government. From June...

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Nepal’s famed Marsi rice sees new planting season in Chhumchaur

Plantation of Marsi rice, the world’s highest-altitude rice, has resumed in Chhumchaur, Jumla (2,850m). After years of decline due to migration, crop...

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India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan

India must achieve 5% annual growth in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj...

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Philippine : DA eyes expanding P20/kilo rice program

The Philippine Department of Agriculture is considering expanding the P20-per-kilo rice program to include low and lower middle-income families, potentially benefiting 60...