Rice News in English Archives - Page 17 of 417

Indonesia Stockpiles Food Reserves Ahead of El Nino

Indonesia is strengthening El Niño preparedness with 5.2 million tonnes of rice reserves, feed corn, sugar and cooking oil stocks while boosting...

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Officials told to install device to assess paddy age in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's Food Minister directed officials to introduce age-testing devices to scientifically monitor rice and paddy storage. The government also ordered timely...

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Madhya Pradesh: ₹1,160-crore ethanol rice scam alleged; every stakeholder profited, police fear what may emerge next

An investigation uncovered an alleged ₹250 crore scam in Madhya Pradesh, where subsidised fortified rice meant for ethanol production was reportedly diverted...

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Indonesia’s rice price index remains under control, Bapanas

Indonesia's Bapanas said rice prices remain stable, backed by 5.2 million tonnes of reserves. Only 55 districts exceeded the medium-grade price ceiling....

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Matta rice price rises in Kerala, crosses ₹60 per kg

Retail prices of matta rice in Kerala have surged above ₹60 per kg, driven by higher paddy prices in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil...

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El Niño could cost Thai agriculture THB62 billion as drought risks rise

NOAA has confirmed the formation of El Niño, raising concerns over severe drought and heatwaves across Thailand through 2027. The phenomenon could...

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Rice production in Kenya rises by 59% as irrigation projects expand

Kenya’s rice production increased from 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by expanded irrigation, improved infrastructure and government...

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Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh excluded from Open Market Sale Scheme

India’s revised Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) restricts rice sales to non-surplus states, excluding Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh despite record public...