Rice News in English
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119Indonesia : Jakarta Food Company CEO Named Suspect in Rice Mislabeling Probe
Jakarta’s city-owned food company CEO, Karyawan Gunarso, is under investigation for selling standard rice as premium. Two other officials are also suspects....
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113Bangladesh Govt eases rules to encourage hybrid rice cultivation
Bangladesh updated hybrid rice rules to boost yields and ensure food security. Changes include relaxed facility requirements, lower amylose content, and broader...
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131US tariff threatens Indian rice prices and diaspora consumption
A 25% US tariff on Indian goods may push up prices of popular rice varieties like Sona Masuri, say Indian diaspora consumers....
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150Indonesia : Premium Rice Scarce in Jakarta Minimarkets Following Fake Rice Scandal
Premium rice shortages have hit minimarkets in Jakarta following a spike in fake rice cases. Major brands like Sania and Topi Koki...
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146India Eyes Export Windfall as Bangladesh Rushes to Import Rice Amid Crop Concerns
Bangladesh plans to import 0.9 million tonnes of rice amid fears of flood damage, offering a major export opportunity for India. Indian...
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167US Tariffs on Indian Rice: Temporary Hurdle, Says IREF
India’s rice exporters view the new 25% US tariff, effective August 1, as a short-term challenge. The Indian Rice Exporters Federation says...
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117Bangladesh : Rice, oil, pulse prices rise
Prices of rice, pulses, edible oil, and flour rose in Dhaka amid supply disruptions during coronavirus holidays. Loose soybean oil hit Tk...
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101Nepal : No rain means no rice in Madhesh
A severe drought in Nepal’s Madhesh province is crippling rice production, leaving fields dry and farmers desperate. With only half the paddy...
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115Indian Seafood, basmati rice exporters to feel the pinch
India’s \$5 billion agricultural exports to the US face a setback after a 25% tariff announcement by President Trump. Shrimp and basmati...
