Rice News in English Archives - Page 39 of 325

Bangladesh : 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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West 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...

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Bangladesh : Rice shortage unlikely this year due to steady supply, strong stocks

Bangladesh is expected to avoid a rice shortage in 2025–26, with government stocks, strong Boro procurement, and planned imports meeting the 41.73...

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Pakistan, China jointly develop high-yield hybrid rice

Punjab University (PU) and Wuhan University have jointly developed Pakistan’s first Honglian-type hybrid rice variety, PU786. Capable of yielding up to 140...

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Indonesia : Jakarta Food Company CEO Named Suspect in Rice Mislabeling Probe

Jakarta’s city-owned food company CEO, Karyawan Gunarso, is under investigation for selling standard rice as premium. Two other officials are also suspects....

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Bangladesh Govt eases rules to encourage hybrid rice cultivation

Bangladesh updated hybrid rice rules to boost yields and ensure food security. Changes include relaxed facility requirements, lower amylose content, and broader...