Rice News in English
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309Digong promised P7/kilo rice in SONA 2018, Bongbong P20/kilo rice in 2022 polls
The P20/kilo rice rollout sparks heated debate, with VP Sara Duterte calling President Marcos Jr. a “liar,” echoing past unfulfilled promises like...
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328Global rice price heads up as Thailand, Pakistan stocks drop
Global rice prices are rising after hitting two-year lows, driven by falling stocks in exporters like Thailand and Pakistan. Indian rice markets...
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300Philippines Rice tariff collections plunge 63% to P4.2 billion
The Philippines' rice tariff collections fell by 63% in Q1 2025, totaling P4.25 billion from 1.02 million MT of imported rice. This...
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397Kadiwa centers to start selling P20/kilo rice on May 2
Starting May 2, select Kadiwa centers will sell high-quality rice at P20 per kilo, benefiting indigents, senior citizens, solo parents, and persons...
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392Thai rice exports in 2025 struggling, downward target revision ahead
Thailand’s rice exports for Q1 2025 dropped 30%, totaling 2.1 million tonnes, prompting a revision of export targets. This decline is due...
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350Asia-Pacific’s Paddy Rice Market to Reach 784M tons by 2035,Valued at $825.3B
Asia-Pacific’s paddy rice market is forecast to grow steadily, reaching 784M tons by 2035 at a +0.9% CAGR. Despite a slight decline...
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315India’s Bumper Crop Year: Wheat And Rice Reserves Break Records
India’s food security is strong this year, with wheat stocks up 57% at 11.8 MMT and rice reserves hitting a record 63.09...
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233LDP Warns Govt Against Expanding Rice Imports from U.S. in Tariff Negotiations; Important Issue of Securing ‘Food Security’
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party submitted a resolution urging the government not to sacrifice farm and fisheries products in ongoing Japan-U.S. tariff talks....
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Import ban on rice in Kyaukphyu town leads to rice scarcity
A rice shortage has hit Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State, after a military-imposed ban on rural rice transport. Locals report only military-linked individuals can...
