Rice News in English Archives - Page 2 of 348

Pakistan, Indonesia eye expanded rice trade and agricultural cooperation

Pakistan and Indonesia agreed to deepen cooperation in trade and investment, with emphasis on agriculture and food security. Talks focused on rice...

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Hili exporters welcome Bangladesh’s decision to import rice from India

Bangladesh has approved importing 200,000 tonnes of rice from India to curb rising prices, raising total approved imports to 800,000 tonnes. Exporters...

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Pakistan emerges as World’s third-largest rice exporter, marking a strong start to 2026

Pakistan began 2026 strongly, overtaking Vietnam to become the world’s third-largest rice exporter in December 2025. A 14% monthly rise, led by...

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Thailand : DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks

Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) clarified that farmer groups and cooperatives can export boxed or packaged milled rice without maintaining stockpiles....

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Soaring price, shifting policies deepen woes for Japanese rice farmers

Japanese rice farmers are under pressure from volatile prices and shifting government policies. With average prices at 4,267 yen per 5 kg,...

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Record stock of rice with government leaves doors open for direct sales to consumers

As of January 1, 2026, India’s Central Pool holds record paddy and rice stocks, totaling 679.32 lakh tonnes—far exceeding buffer norms. With...

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Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam

Pakistan’s rice exports rebounded strongly in December 2025, rising 14% month-on-month to 489,000 tonnes, driven by a 50% surge in Basmati shipments....

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Nepal : Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk

Nepal’s paddy production fell 4.2% in FY2025/26 to 5.7 million tonnes due to drought, reduced acreage, and adverse weather. Productivity declined to...