Rice News in English
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134FAO’s call for water-wise farming: Key to India’s agricultural growth and farmers’ economic development
Agriculture uses 72% of global freshwater, but climate change and poor practices are causing scarcity. The FAO supports India’s water-efficient farming via...
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134Jan-May sees Cambodia earn almost $1 billion in paddy, rice exports
From January to May 2025, Cambodia earned \$993.24 million from rice exports—a 6.78% increase from 2024. This included \$252.3 million from 344,199...
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131Japan Govt to Consider Buying Back High-Bid Stockpiled Rice; Koizumi May Consider Rereleasing Through No-Bid Contracts
Japan’s government may repurchase rice sold under former Minister Taku Eto’s competitive bidding system if distributors agree. Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said...
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138Pakistan : Planning Commission warns of higher food imports next year due to 13.5% contraction in key crops
Pakistan’s Planning Commission reports a 13.5% contraction in major crops due to adverse weather, reduced rainfall, and policy changes. Cotton, wheat, maize,...
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142Assam : Farmers advised to delay rice transplanting and drain fields as heavy rains lash Northeast I
Amid heavy rainfall across Assam, Meghalaya, and neighbouring states, the IMD has urged farmers to delay sowing, secure crops, and ensure drainage....
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156Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice
On June 5, Vietnam will export its first batch of “Green and low-emission Vietnamese rice” to Japan, marking a major milestone in...
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155ICRISAT, others partner to launch agri co-op centre for Global South
ICRISAT has launched the Centre for Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) to boost collaboration among Global South nations. In partnership...
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137Namibia to strategically pursue rice production …N$314.1m imports in two years
Namibia is working to build sustainable rice value chains to reduce imports and boost food security. Current production is limited to Kalimbeza,...
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137Indonesia : Probe sought as rice prices defy high reserves : Minister
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has called for an investigation into rising rice prices, despite record reserves of over four million...
