Rice News in English Archives - Page 3 of 328

UP Govt: Paddy Rebate for 15 Lakh Farmers

Uttar Pradesh has introduced a 1% recovery rebate on non-hybrid paddy, similar to the existing concession on hybrid varieties. The decision, costing...

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Bihar elections 2025: Tejashwi promises to give Rs 400 per quintal for wheat as bonus over MSP

Tejashwi Yadav announced that if the INDIA bloc wins Bihar, farmers will receive a bonus of ₹300 per quintal for paddy and...

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2028 self-sufficient, No rice imports – Minister, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka inaugurated a Rs.45 million irrigation project in Batticaloa to expand cultivation by 500 acres and support three cropping seasons. Minister...

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Mauritius looking to revive rice ties with India to ease out Pakistan

Mauritius plans long-term rice import deals with India for about 33,000 tonnes to support its subsidised food programme and reduce reliance on...

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Nigeria : Local rice mills under pressure as imported rice gains market share

Nigeria’s rice sector is struggling despite major investments. Local mills face high paddy and diesel costs, insecurity limiting farm production, and competition...

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Philippines to import 300,000 tonnes of Thai rice

The Philippines will reopen rice imports in January 2026 with a 300,000-tonne quota as stocks tighten after the ban. Thailand’s main-crop harvest...

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Philippine President Marcos extends rice import ban until yearend

President Marcos has extended the rice import ban until year-end to support farmgate palay prices. The Department of Agriculture said the move...

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India’s Rice Sector Gets Boost As BIRC 2025 Inks Rs 30,435 Cr Deals

The Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 concluded with strong global participation and MoUs worth ₹30,435 crore, boosting India’s rice trade outlook. Key...