Rice News in English
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71India Reports Strong Kharif Progress with Over 597 Lakh Hectares Sown
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,...
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99Nepal : About 59% paddy plantation completed so far across country
As of July 13, Nepal has completed 59% of its paddy plantation, covering 816,405 hectares—8% less than last year. Sudurpaschim leads with...
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45Bangladesh Govt to import 4 lakh tonnes of rice to avert food risk in flood season
The Bangladesh government has decided to import 400,000 metric tonnes of rice through international tenders to avoid food security risks during the...
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34Pakistan discusses rice, meat exports with Malaysia amid push for export-led growth
Pakistan and Malaysia are exploring greater trade cooperation, particularly in rice, meat, and halal-certified agricultural exports. During Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s visit...
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89Philippine : Rice, corn harvests likely higher in Q2—PSA
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...
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77Retail rice prices in Japan drop for 7th straight week
Retail rice prices in Japan have declined for seven consecutive weeks, averaging 3,534 yen (about \$24) per 5 kg by July 6,...
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69Bangladesh : Rice prices spike as millers make hay while imports stall
Rice prices in Bangladesh have surged, burdening consumers as private imports stall due to the reinstated 62.5% duty after May 26. With...
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46Nepal : Rice fields drying up in Sunsari due to delayed monsoon
Farmers in Sunsari district are struggling as delayed rainfall and limited irrigation threaten this season’s rice crop. With only 32% of paddy...
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39Philippines Gov’t to consult farmers nationwide to curb rice price manipulation
The Department of Agriculture will consult farmers and lawmakers on House Bill No. 1 (RICE Act), which seeks to amend the Rice...
