Rice News in English
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164India Rice Market Tightens as Tamil Nadu Pushes for Stock Limits
Indian rice prices are firming as Tamil Nadu seeks central approval for stock limits on rice and other essential commodities to curb...
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149Global rice prices projected to rise 12% in 2027: World Bank
The World Bank projects international rice prices to rise 11.6% to $500 per tonne in 2027 as El Niño threatens Asian production....
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60Nepal: Chitwan’s rice zone expects 5,000-tonne rise in paddy output
Paddy production in Nepal’s Chitwan rice zone is projected to increase by 5,000 metric tonnes to 50,000 tonnes in fiscal year 2026/27,...
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188India’s Kharif acreage falls 11.81 Lakh Hectares as rice, maize and cotton lose ground
India’s kharif sowing area reached 1,115.31 lakh hectares as of October 2, 2026, down 11.81 lakh hectares year-on-year but 10.85 lakh hectares...
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130Hyderabad rice traders told to display stock, prices on boards
Hyderabad’s Civil Supplies department has directed rice traders to display variety, stock and per-kilogram prices to curb hoarding and artificial shortages. The...
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112Philippines to remain world’s top rice importer: USDA
The Philippines is forecast to remain the world’s largest rice importer, with imports reaching 5.5 million tonnes in 2026, according to USDA....
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159Punjab’s paddy procurement crisis: What lies behind the storage bottleneck?
Punjab faces a severe grain storage crisis, holding 265 lakh metric tonnes against 249 LMT capacity as fresh paddy procurement begins. Delayed...
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155Indian Basmati Paddy Rebound Sets the Tone for a Firmer Rice Market
India’s 2026 basmati paddy production is projected to rise 5–10% year-on-year, improving export availability following favourable monsoon conditions. However, firm FOB prices...
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212Japan gov’t eyes buying back 100,000 more tons of rice for reserves
Japan is considering purchasing an additional 100,000 tonnes of rice to rebuild government reserves, which fell to around 320,000 tonnes after emergency...
