Rice News in English
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38Dangote, Nigera govt sign agreement to boost rice production
Dangote Rice signed an agreement with Niger State’s food security firm for steady paddy rice supply, aiming to bolster food security. Dangote...
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38Vietnamese rice exports fall to third place in Singapore market
Vietnam’s rice exports to Singapore fell over 17% in H1 2025 to S\$60.9 million, dropping to third among suppliers as India and...
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41Argentina’s rice industry targets Europe
Argentine rice companies like Ebro, Copra, Ceolin, and Adecoagro are shifting from Brazil to premium export markets in Europe and Central America....
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44Bangladesh Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties, 80% suited for Boro and Aman seasons, to boost food security. Notably, BRRI dhan...
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38Punjab sees rise in direct seeding of rice technique
Punjab has increased its Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) area by 11.86% in 2024, covering over 2.83 lakh acres, up from 2.53...
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34Rice production in Spain at risk of extinction due to herbicide ban
Spain’s agri-food cooperatives warn rice farming is near collapse due to bans on key pesticides. They urge approval of herbicide AURA, used...
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50Punjab’s paddy trap: Despite years of diversification push, state set for another season of water-guzzling crop
Despite persistent policy efforts, Punjab remains heavily reliant on paddy cultivation, with sowing nearing last year’s record. Farmers favour paddy due to...
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64Amid India agri standoff, US gains access to politically sensitive rice market in Japan
The U.S.–Japan trade deal announced by President Donald Trump marks a major move in agricultural trade, granting U.S. access to Japan’s sensitive...
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40Malaysia : Padi floor price hike to RM1,500 brings relief to farmers
Malaysia’s recent hike in the padi floor price to RM1,500 has brought relief to rice farmers facing high input costs. Farmers say...
