Rice News in English
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55Japan Govt Starts Receiving Bids for Stockpiled Rice
Japan’s agriculture ministry has begun auctioning stockpiled rice to address supply shortages and curb rising prices. In the first round, 150,000 tons...
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53India lifts export ban on broken rice, global prices may fall
India has lifted the ban on broken rice exports, potentially lowering global rice prices. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade reclassified broken...
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83DGFT exempts certificate of inspection for export of basmati, non-basmati rice to Europe except UK
India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for basmati and non-basmati rice exports to European countries, except the UK,...
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56India lifts ban on 100% broken rice exports: No impact on Vietnam
On March 7, the Indian government unexpectedly lifted its ban on 100% broken rice exports. This move delivers another blow to rice-exporting...
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94Philippines : Restore 35% rice tariff, agri group tells gov’t
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture expects record-high palay output of 20.4 million MT in 2025, recovering from El Niño and storms. President...
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65Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar
Japan has launched a rare auction of 150,000 tons of emergency rice reserves to curb soaring prices caused by poor harvests, panic-buying,...
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123Why Punjab’s farmers are keen on cultivating hybrid rice varieties
Farmers in Punjab are increasingly adopting hybrid rice varieties due to higher yields and water efficiency. However, concerns over milling efficiency and...
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69Kenya cuts customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25% to boost trade
Kenya reduced the customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25%, lowering it from $615 to $460 per metric ton. This adjustment, secured...
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86Thailand rice at high risk of running into US tariff wall, expert warns
Thailand’s rice exports to the U.S., totaling 848,449 tonnes in 2024, face higher tariffs under Trump’s “America First” policy. With Thailand’s trade...
