As of July 11, 2025, India’s kharif crop sowing reached 597.86 lakh hectares, 37.27 lakh hectares higher than last year. Rice, pulses,...
As of July 13, Nepal has completed 59% of its paddy plantation, covering 816,405 hectares—8% less than last year. Sudurpaschim leads with...
The Bangladesh government has decided to import 400,000 metric tonnes of rice through international tenders to avoid food security risks during the...
Pakistan and Malaysia are exploring greater trade cooperation, particularly in rice, meat, and halal-certified agricultural exports. During Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s visit...
Philippine second-quarter palay and corn production are estimated to have increased year-on-year. Palay output rose 13.2% to 4.35 million MT, while corn...
Retail rice prices in Japan have declined for seven consecutive weeks, averaging 3,534 yen (about \$24) per 5 kg by July 6,...
Rice prices in Bangladesh have surged, burdening consumers as private imports stall due to the reinstated 62.5% duty after May 26. With...
Farmers in Sunsari district are struggling as delayed rainfall and limited irrigation threaten this season’s rice crop. With only 32% of paddy...
The Department of Agriculture will consult farmers and lawmakers on House Bill No. 1 (RICE Act), which seeks to amend the Rice...