Rice News in English
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113FCI sold rice to ethanol plants below acquisition cost, Rajya Sabha told
FCI sold 6.35 million tonnes of rice to ethanol distilleries during June 2025–June 2026 at ₹2,250–2,320 per quintal, around 40% below acquisition...
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108Lower acreage of maize in kharif, uncertainty on sugar stock to shift focus on rice for ethanol
India’s 13% decline in maize acreage across the top five producing states may increase reliance on sugarcane and broken rice for ethanol...
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90Pakistan : Govt advances technology-driven rice strategy to bridge yield gaps
Pakistan completed its 2019–2025 rice productivity project, promoting mechanisation, water-efficient farming, smart agriculture and climate-resilient rice varieties through 50% cost-sharing support. The...
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89Fragrant rice prices hit record high; market manipulation, export permission blamed
Bangladesh’s aromatic rice prices have surged 57% in six months to Tk215-220/kg, following export approvals. Traders blame exports, exporters accuse millers of...
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82Japan sees record low consumption of domestic rice following shortages
Japan’s domestic rice consumption fell to a record low of 6.83 million tonnes in 2025, driven by higher imports amid earlier domestic...
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100India’s January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say
India’s rice exports rose 5% to 12.27 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, driven by a 9.6% increase in non-basmati...
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155India: Rice export prices hit nearly 10-month high on tight paddy supplies
Asian rice export prices remained firm as India’s prices reached a 10-month high on tight paddy supplies and monsoon concerns. Thailand also...
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99Govt Climate Audit Flags 109 High-Risk Districts, Warns Of 47% Drop In Rice Yield, Says Union Environment Minister
The Indian government identified 109 districts as very high climate-risk zones and warned that rainfed rice yields could decline 47% by 2080....
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81Rice prices surge in Kerala as supply falls – KERALA – GENERAL
Kerala rice prices have risen sharply due to reduced supplies from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, lower production, higher exports...
