Rice News in English
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126Nepal : No rain means no rice in Madhesh
A severe drought in Nepal’s Madhesh province is crippling rice production, leaving fields dry and farmers desperate. With only half the paddy...
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166Indian Seafood, basmati rice exporters to feel the pinch
India’s \$5 billion agricultural exports to the US face a setback after a 25% tariff announcement by President Trump. Shrimp and basmati...
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130Bangladesh : Aush harvesting going on in full swing in Manikganj
Aush paddy harvesting is in full swing across Manikganj's seven upazilas, with the Department of Agricultural Extension targeting 15,497 tonnes of clean...
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122Myanmar rice mills go solar, boosting sustainability, global market appeal
Myanmar is shifting to solar energy in rice mills to boost sustainability and export value. By FY 2025–26, 28 mills will operate...
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162Patna : Delay in milled rice supply irks DM
Madhubani DM Anand Sharma expressed concern over delays in custom milled rice supply for the 2024–25 kharif season. Around 100 lots remain...
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132Rice exporters may have a windfall as Bangladesh floats tender
Bangladesh’s plan to import 0.9 MT of rice has driven up Indian non-basmati rice prices by 7–13%, particularly for Swarna, Miniket, and...
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106Exporters urge VAT exemption for Vietnam’s rice and green coffee beans
Vietnam’s coffee and rice exporters are urging the government to remove the 5% VAT on green coffee beans and rice exports. Industry...
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118To ease agricultural exports in Bihar, APEDA centre will be opened in Patna
Bihar’s agricultural exports are set to rise with the opening of an APEDA regional office in Patna. This move will ease certification,...
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203Inflation continues to ease, but rice prices remain a major concern: Bangladesh-Planning Commission
Bangladesh’s headline inflation fell to 8.48% in June 2025, nearing government targets, with food inflation down to 7.39%. However, rice prices remain...
