Rice News in English
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228Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmer
Amazon signed a $30 million deal with the Good Rice Alliance to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmers, supporting sustainable practices....
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235Bangladesh : Govt to procure Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice at Tk 49 per kg
Bangladesh will begin Boro paddy, rice, and wheat procurement from May 3, targeting 1.8 million tonnes. With fixed support prices and adequate...
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186Nigeria : Import duty reduction kills our local industry, rice millers cry out
Nigeria’s rice millers warn reduced import duties on rice could harm local production, forcing farmers and processors out of business. They argue...
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187Thai farm incomes face pressure from global rice market shifts
Thailand’s rice sector remains vital, supporting millions, but faces income pressure from global market shifts. While production and prices show slight gains,...
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153Cambodia : Rice harvest tipped to beat annual average by ten per cent
FAO forecasts Cambodia’s 2025–26 rice production at 13.9 million tonnes, 10% above average, supported by favourable monsoon conditions. Maize output may reach...
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152APEDA extends RCAC validity for Non-Basmati rice exports amid geopolitical challenges
APEDA extended shipment validity for non-Basmati rice export certificates from 45 to 90 days amid geopolitical disruptions. Exporters can also change destination...
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121South Korea’s rice production declines for fifth consecutive year
South Korea’s rice production is set to fall for the fifth straight year, pressured by government crop diversification policies and declining consumption....
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142Nigeria : Rice Imports Pressure Local Farmers as Prices Drop, Production Struggles Deepen
Nigerian rice farmers warn rising imports, driven by duty waivers, are undercutting local production with cheaper prices. High input costs and climate...
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188Ghana : President Mahama unveils plan to boost maize and rice exports
Ghana plans to transform maize and rice into export industries through processing, storage, and agro-industrial hubs under the Feed Ghana Programme. New...
