Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has launched a ministerial task force to address rising rice prices. The panel will investigate supply system...
Japan's major convenience stores, including Lawson and FamilyMart, have begun selling low-priced rice from national reserves under a new no-bid contract system....
Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...
Agriculture uses 72% of global freshwater, but climate change and poor practices are causing scarcity. The FAO supports India’s water-efficient farming via...
From January to May 2025, Cambodia earned \$993.24 million from rice exports—a 6.78% increase from 2024. This included \$252.3 million from 344,199...
Japan’s government may repurchase rice sold under former Minister Taku Eto’s competitive bidding system if distributors agree. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said...
Pakistan’s Planning Commission reports a 13.5% contraction in major crops due to adverse weather, reduced rainfall, and policy changes. Cotton, wheat, maize,...
Amid heavy rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, and neighbouring states, the IMD has urged farmers to delay sowing, secure crops, and ensure drainage....
On June 5, Vietnam will export its first batch of “Green and low-emission Vietnamese rice” to Japan, marking a major milestone in...