Rice News in English Archives - Page 2 of 359

Philippines : Rice imports jump to 820,000 MT at end-February despite curbs

The Philippines imported over 820,000 tonnes of rice in January–February, up 49% year on year and exceeding the government’s request to limit...

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare releases Second Advance Estimates of Production of major agricultural crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2025-26

India’s Second Advance Estimates for 2025–26 indicate a record foodgrain harvest, with strong growth in wheat, rice, maize and oilseeds production. Total...

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Vietnam’s rice exports rise 5% in early 2026

Vietnam exported 1.3 million tonnes of rice worth $599.3 million in the first two months of 2026, with volumes rising 5% but...

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Punjab budget proposes incentives for direct seeded rice

Punjab’s 2026–27 budget continues incentives to promote water-saving farming practices. The government will provide ₹1,500 per acre for Direct Seeded Rice and...

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Asia Rice: India rates ease as supply mounts and rupee falls, Vietnam prices steady

Indian rice export prices slipped this week due to surplus supplies and a weaker rupee, while Vietnam prices stayed steady and Thailand’s...

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Myanmar rice exports exceed 2.5 million tons in 11 months of FY 2025-26

Myanmar exported over 2.5 million tons of rice and broken rice in the first 11 months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, earning...

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Indonesia Clears First 2,280 Tons of Rice for Export to Saudi Arabia

Indonesia has approved rice exports to Saudi Arabia after confirming that supplies from Perum Bulog meet international food safety standards. About 2,280...

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India may end ₹2,700 crore rice fortification programme

India has temporarily paused rice fortification under welfare schemes like PMGKAY, despite completing nationwide rollout earlier. The move follows concerns that current...