Punjab's paddy cultivation exceeded 6 million acres, surpassing targets due to high-return Kissan Basmati despite low monsoons. While pests remain mostly controlled,...
Indian rice shipments face overseas rejections due to pesticide residues, contamination, and protocol gaps. As the top global exporter, the industry will...
Rice prices in Karnataka rose over 25 percent due to rain deficits, panic buying, and water shortages in the Cauvery and Tungabhadra...
Philippines rice imports rose 19 percent to 3.89 million metric tons as of September 17, with totals expected to reach 5 million...
Thailand plans to increase Strategic Rice Reserve stocks by 30% and crude palm oil reserves by 20% to strengthen food security and...
Premium non-basmati rice prices have risen 10–25% year-on-year as deficient monsoon rainfall and lower paddy acreage affect production prospects, particularly in southern...
Cambodia has begun bulk-carrier shipments of milled rice to the Philippines, starting with 10,000 tonnes, to reduce logistics costs and delivery times....
Andhra Pradesh’s Kharif paddy area has fallen by nearly 1.9 lakh hectares to 12.01 lakh hectares amid a 54.2% rainfall deficit. Low...
Bangladesh’s Boro rice crop faces risks from an unusually strong El Niño expected to persist into early 2027. Higher temperatures, water shortages...