Rice News in English
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128West Bengal : Aromatic rice prices soar to 2.5 times in Burdwan
Aromatic rice prices in East Burdwan have skyrocketed to ₹190/kg, up from ₹50 in January, causing concern among traders and consumers. Officials...
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185India introduces initiative to strengthen rice supply to Nepal
India and the UN WFP have launched a project in Nepal to improve rice fortification and supply chain management. As part of...
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152Japan seeks to ditch rice output curbs after price surges
Japan plans to boost rice production by ending subsidies that discouraged farming, aiming to stabilize supply and reduce prices. The government will...
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146Philippines : DA pushes for higher rice import tariff, halt on rice imports
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture is recommending a temporary suspension of rice imports and raising tariffs from 15% to at least...
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174Odisha Govt Partners with ICRISAT to Pilot Farmer-Centric Carbon Market
Odisha, in partnership with ICRISAT, is piloting India’s first farmer-focused carbon market initiative under the CSIFRA project. Launched in 2023, it enables...
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155Agriculture-GVA growth to moderate to 4.5% in Q1 FY26: ICRA
India’s agri-GVA growth may moderate to 4.5% in Q1 FY26 from 5.4% in the previous quarter, ICRA said. Despite a dip, the...
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188Goa to roll out new salt-tolerant paddy variety for 2026 kharif season
Goa’s new paddy variety, *Goa Dhan-5*, is set for large-scale release in Kharif 2026. Currently in its second year of trials, it...
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213Bangladesh : Multiple market players rise leads to rice price increase during harvesting
Unpredictable rice supply and rising market demand have led to price volatility in Bangladesh. Millers face storage limits, financing issues, and price...
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157West Bengal sets a record in paddy production – GetBengal story
West Bengal achieved a record-breaking 25.653 million metric tons of paddy production in 2024–25, marking a historic milestone in agriculture. Despite natural...
