Rice News in English
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161Fine rice variety cultivation goes up by 61% thanks to ₹500 bonus
The government's ₹500 bonus for fine rice varieties has led to a 61% increase in their cultivation this season, while non-fine varieties...
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67Rice sent from Punjab to Arunachal, Nagaland ‘unfit for consumption’
A dispute between the Centre and Punjab has emerged over poor-quality rice sent from Punjab, with samples from states like Nagaland and...
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86Bangladesh Rice imports lag despite zero tariff
Despite the removal of a 62.5% tax on rice imports in Bangladesh, private traders have shown limited interest, with only 9,500 metric...
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77EU Rice Sector Advances Sustainable Farming for the Future
The European rice industry is advancing sustainable practices by using water-saving methods, reducing chemical usage, and enhancing biodiversity, aligning with eco-friendly goals....
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125AP Food Corporation Chairman Chitta Vijay Pratap Reddy expresses concern over poor quality of mid-day meal rice
State Food Corporation Chairman Chitta Vijay Pratap Reddy reviewed welfare schemes and public delivery systems, addressing deficiencies in programs like Anganwadi, Mid-Day...
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106Japan supermarket chain sells Taiwanese rice as low-cost alternative amid price hike
Seiyu, a major Japanese supermarket chain, has started selling Taiwanese rice to address high domestic rice prices. The new Taiwanese brand, "Musubi...
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103Bangladesh Govt asks private sector to import 327,000 tons of rice within one month
To stabilize rice prices in Bangladesh, the government has authorized 59 private importers to bring in 327,000 tons of rice by December...
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104Philipinnes Gov’t program sells rice at P29 per kilo in Negros
The Bagong Bayaning Magsasaka (BBM) rice program launched in Negros Oriental offers locally produced rice at PHP 29 per kilo to vulnerable...
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110Philippine rice imports hit record high
Philippine rice imports have reached a record high, surpassing 3.8 million metric tons as of November 7, with Vietnam accounting for 80%...
