Rice News in English Archives - Page 15 of 272

Japan panel to probe cause of soaring rice price

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has launched a ministerial task force to address rising rice prices. The panel will investigate supply system...

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Convenience stores in Japan begin selling govt. stockpiled rice

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....

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Japanese govt. lists US tariffs, rice supply as top policy priorities

Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...

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FAO’s call for water-wise farming: Key to India’s agricultural growth and farmers’ economic development

Agriculture uses 72% of global freshwater, but climate change and poor practices are causing scarcity. The FAO supports India’s water-efficient farming via...

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Jan-May sees Cambodia earn almost $1 billion in paddy, rice exports

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...

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Japan Govt to Consider Buying Back High-Bid Stockpiled Rice; Koizumi May Consider Rereleasing Through No-Bid Contracts

Japan’s government may repurchase rice sold under former Minister Taku Eto’s competitive bidding system if distributors agree. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said...

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Pakistan : Planning Commission warns of higher food imports next year due to 13.5% contraction in key crops

Pakistan’s Planning Commission reports a 13.5% contraction in major crops due to adverse weather, reduced rainfall, and policy changes. Cotton, wheat, maize,...

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Assam : Farmers advised to delay rice transplanting and drain fields as heavy rains lash Northeast I

Amid heavy rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, and neighbouring states, the IMD has urged farmers to delay sowing, secure crops, and ensure drainage....