Rice News in English
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47Japan’s rice industry in crosshairs as Trump ramps up tariff talk
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand that Japan import more American rice is putting pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, already facing...
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54Zinc rice is gaining popularity in India
To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...
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41Hyderabad-based Deccan Rice enters Chinese market
Hyderabad-based Deccan Grainz India has expanded into China, adding to its exports to countries like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Known...
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57Centre allocates 5.2 mt of rice for ethanol production in 2025-26
The Centre has announced new prices under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), raising wheat’s reserve price to ₹2,550/quintal. For ethanol distilleries,...
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55Pest outbreaks feared to affect rice harvests in Japan again
Japan’s agriculture ministry has forecast frequent outbreaks of stink bugs harmful to rice crops across several regions, including Hokkaido, Kanto, and Chugoku....
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49Vietnam’s rice exports suffer sharp price drop
Vietnam exported 4.9 million tonnes of rice worth \$2.54 billion in H1 2025—up 7.6% in volume but down 12.2% in value due...
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48Uneven Rains Trigger Concerns for India’s Rice Production
Major rice-producing states like Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam have seen below-normal rainfall this monsoon, impacting about 15% of last year’s Kharif...
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42Andhra Pradesh : Not opposed to legal rice exports, but black market of PDS rice will not be tolerated, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar stated that the government supports legal rice exports but will act strictly against illegal transport of subsidised...
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55Indian Farmers Boost Rice, Pulses Sowing Amid Normal Monsoon, Still Need $75Bn for Climate Adaptation
India’s kharif sowing rose 11% year-on-year to 26.2 million hectares, supported by a 15% above-normal monsoon. Rice, pulses, and oilseeds saw strong...
