Rice News in English Archives - Page 22 of 272

Global rice production forecast for 2024/25 raised to record high

Global rice production for 2024/25 is forecast at a record 535.8 million tonnes, with global stocks rising to 183.2 million tonnes, driven...

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Nepal : Paddy, rice import surges by 82%, amounting to Rs. 35.5 billion in 10 months

Kathmandu, May 27: Nepal has seen a sharp rise in food grain imports during the first 10 months of FY 2024/25, despite...

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Govt releases new rice variety for UP, Bihar & Odisha farmers

Varanasi: The Indian government has released a new high-yielding rice variety, *Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1*, developed by BHU and IRRI after 18...

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Japan Buys First South Korea Rice in Two Decades As Prices Surge

Surging rice prices in Japan have created a rare export opportunity for South Korea, which shipped its first rice to Japan since...

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Thailand eyes 100,000-tonne rice boom at global convention

Thailand is boosting its premium rice exports, aiming for 100,000 tonnes in orders and over 2 billion baht in revenue from the...

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Nigeria : Forum laments rice mills’ shutdown over waivers

The Competitive African Rice Forum – Nigeria Chapter (CARF-FSD Nigeria) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s rice industry crisis, blaming selective import waivers...

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Nigeria : Dangote to Make Major Investment in Rice Production

Aliko Dangote is revolutionizing Nigeria’s rice industry with a multi-billion naira investment in a state-of-the-art rice mill in Niger State. The 30-hectare...

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Japanese retailers apply to buy government’s cheap stockpiled rice

Nineteen Japanese firms have applied to buy stockpiled rice as the government moves to cut soaring prices before July elections. Agriculture Minister...