Rice News in English
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559EU to decide soon on GI tag for basmati but European mills oppose the move
The EU is reviewing PGI applications for basmati rice from India and Pakistan, but opposition from the Federation of European Rice Millers...
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625Government says over 2,500 FCI godowns operational across states for foodgrain storage
India operates over 2,500 FCI godowns nationwide to store paddy, rice and wheat for buffer and strategic reserves. As of November, FCI...
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611Rice exports stagnate in FY25 as Iran crisis, US tariffs hit demand
India’s rice exports stayed flat at $7.3 billion in April–November 2025-26, hit by high global stocks, strong competing harvests, US tariffs and...
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349Philippines faces rice crisis amid Vietnam’s rising export prices, domestic production decline
Vietnam’s shift toward premium rice like ST25 threatens Philippine rice security. Heavy reliance on Vietnam for imports exposes consumers to price shocks...
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443Afghanistan produce 447,000MT of rice this year
Afghanistan produced 447,000 MT of rice in solar year 1404, up 2% from last year, on 135,000 hectares (+4.6%). Kunduz and Takhar...
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422Indonesia targets food self-sufficiency in Papua within three years
Indonesia aims to achieve food self-sufficiency in Papua within three years by expanding rice fields and boosting local staples like sago. Papua...
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983Indonesia’s rice import ban lowered global prices: minister
Indonesia says its rice import ban has helped push global prices below $400 per ton by eliminating demand from a major buyer....
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386Philippines : Rice imports to hit below 4MT in 2026 – DA
The Philippines expects rice imports to decline in 2026 to about 3.6–3.8 million tonnes, down from 4.8 million tonnes in 2024. Tighter...
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497Indonesia achieves full self-sufficiency in rice and maize for first time
Indonesia halted rice and maize imports in 2025 after achieving record domestic production and reserves of 4 million tonnes. Higher farm support...
