Rice News in English
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342West Asia crisis: Rice exports dip 7.5% to $11.53 bn in 2025–26
India’s rice exports fell 7.5% to $11.53 billion in 2025-26, hit by declining shipments to Middle East markets amid geopolitical tensions. Payment...
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359Indonesia’s rice reserves hit record 5.19 million tons, Minister says
Indonesia’s rice reserves reached a record 5.2 million tons in April 2026, boosting food security. The government expanded storage capacity and halted...
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475Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmer
Amazon signed a $30 million deal with the Good Rice Alliance to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmers, supporting sustainable practices....
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662Bangladesh : Govt to procure Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice at Tk 49 per kg
Bangladesh will begin Boro paddy, rice, and wheat procurement from May 3, targeting 1.8 million tonnes. With fixed support prices and adequate...
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323Nigeria : Import duty reduction kills our local industry, rice millers cry out
Nigeria’s rice millers warn reduced import duties on rice could harm local production, forcing farmers and processors out of business. They argue...
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394Thai farm incomes face pressure from global rice market shifts
Thailand’s rice sector remains vital, supporting millions, but faces income pressure from global market shifts. While production and prices show slight gains,...
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435Cambodia : Rice harvest tipped to beat annual average by ten per cent
FAO forecasts Cambodia’s 2025–26 rice production at 13.9 million tonnes, 10% above average, supported by favourable monsoon conditions. Maize output may reach...
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316APEDA extends RCAC validity for Non-Basmati rice exports amid geopolitical challenges
APEDA extended shipment validity for non-Basmati rice export certificates from 45 to 90 days amid geopolitical disruptions. Exporters can also change destination...
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280South Korea’s rice production declines for fifth consecutive year
South Korea’s rice production is set to fall for the fifth straight year, pressured by government crop diversification policies and declining consumption....
