Rice News in English
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173Mideast conflict could cut Philippine rice production by half — Agri official
Rising fuel prices amid Middle East tensions threaten Philippine agriculture, with rice output possibly dropping 20% to 50%. High costs disrupt farming,...
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171Myanmar exports over 2.74mil tonnes of rice in 2025-26 fiscal year
Myanmar exported 2.74 million tonnes of rice and broken rice in FY 2025–26, earning $861 million across 30+ markets. This marks growth...
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188Rice imports jump 37% to 1.26 million MT in Q1 2026
Manila Bulletin
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176Indonesia : 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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184India’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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198Water 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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193Philippines : 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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186India 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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163Malaysia : 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...
