Rice News in English Archives - Page 3 of 348

India becomes largest rice producer in the world

India has become the world’s largest rice producer with output of 1,245 lakh tonnes in 2025-26. Uttar Pradesh leads, followed by Punjab...

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Asia Rice: Indian, Thai rates ease, Vietnam unchanged on less demand

Rice export prices from India and Thailand eased this week, while Vietnam’s rates stayed flat, amid weak demand and ample supplies. Buyers...

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How Trump’s new Iran tariff has taken the aroma off India’s basmati exports

US President Donald Trump’s threat of a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran has raised risks for India’s basmati rice exports....

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Japan Farm Minister Visits Paris for Rice Exports

Japanese agriculture minister Norikazu Suzuki visited Paris food shops and supermarkets to promote Japanese rice exports, noting sushi and onigiri are widely...

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Indonesia : Gov’t to restore 98,000 hectares of damaged rice fields in Sumatra

Indonesia is rehabilitating 98,000 hectares of disaster-hit rice fields in Sumatra to restore food output and farmer incomes. Efforts include repairing irrigation,...

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Basmati exporters face uncertainty as Iran unrest disrupts trade, payments

Iran’s political unrest has unsettled Indian basmati rice exporters in Punjab and Haryana. Some report stalled shipments and payments, while others remain...

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Fiji : Agriculture Ministry turns to drones to boost rice production

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is testing agricultural drones at Koronivia Research Station to improve rice farming efficiency and safety. Drones...