Rice News in English Archives - Page 23 of 272

Trade deals will bring opportunities for Indian agriculture. But there will also be challenges

India’s trade performance in FY25 showed resilience amid global uncertainties. Total exports rose 6.5% to \$820.93 billion, driven by services and merchandise....

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Philippines Gov’t to keep rice tariff low at 15%

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel stated the government will keep the rice import tariff at 15% for now, citing the end of...

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Nigeria : Rice industry under threat by selective waivers, others —Stakeholders

Nigeria’s rice industry is facing a crisis due to selective import waivers, rampant smuggling, and market distortions, stakeholders warned. The 2024 waiver...

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ED raids in Punjab, Haryana in Bharat Rice scam; Rs 2-crore in cash, gold seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovered a major corruption scandal in Punjab and Haryana involving the illegal diversion of subsidised rice under the...

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Japan aims to slash reserve rice prices as costs spike from heat, tourism

Japan will cut stockpiled rice prices to ¥2,000 per 5 kg and speed up distribution amid soaring costs caused by heat-damaged crops...

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Punjab Government Bans 11 Insecticides on Basmati Crop for 60 Days Starting August 1

Punjab has imposed a 60-day ban starting August 1 on 11 insecticides used in basmati rice to prevent export rejections due to...

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With shrinking rice supplies locally, Japan looks at exporters to fill the bowl

Japan is releasing rice from its reserves for the first time since 1995. Soaring prices, panic buying, and supply bottlenecks are squeezing...

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Vietnam boosts rice trade through 2030

Vietnam is intensifying efforts to boost rice exports through 2030, focusing on trade promotion, export diversification, and upgraded processing capacity. Authorities urge...