Rice News in English
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93Rice imports jump 37% to 1.26 million MT in Q1 2026
Manila Bulletin
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85Indonesia : Minister of Agriculture Amran said that rice stocks reached 4.6 million tons, and the increase in soybeans would be discussed with importers.
Indonesia has built a strong rice buffer, with stocks at 4.6–5 million tonnes—potentially a record for April—alongside large standing crops. Authorities say...
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103India’s Summer Rice Acreage Falls by 2.47 Lakh Hectares in 2026 Despite Overall Crop Area Growth
India’s summer cropping area rose slightly to 58.29 lakh hectares, but rice acreage declined sharply by 2.47 lakh hectares. Growth is driven...
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95Water scarcity worsens prospects for Thailand’s rice sector
Thailand’s rice output is set to decline 2% in 2026/27 due to reduced off-season acreage and El Niño risks, while exports face...
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88Philippines : Rice inflation back at positive territory after 14 months amid fuel crisis
Philippines saw rice inflation return to 3.6% in March after 14 months of decline, driven by rising transport costs amid global fuel...
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96India Has Food Grain Stock Three Times the Existing Buffer Norms: Govt
India holds ample foodgrain stocks at ~602 LMT, nearly three times buffer norms, ensuring food security and PDS stability. Steady imports and...
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87Malaysia : Sabah Asked To Stay Calm As Rice Supply Remains Sufficient
Sabah has sufficient rice supplies despite temporary shortages in supermarkets in Sepanggar, which authorities attribute to panic buying rather than actual supply...
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79Fuel shock warnings as Cambodia sees Q1 rice export revenue climb by almost one-third
Cambodia earned over $200 million from rice exports in Q1 2026, up nearly 30% year-on-year, with strong global demand. However, rising fuel...
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90Surplus rice pushes Odisha to open mkt auction, 100K T to be sold this yr
Odisha is tackling surplus rice stocks by auctioning 100,000 tonnes in the open market and expanding welfare distribution. Under Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana...
