Vietnamese rice prices rose sharply in May 2026, with Jasmine and fragrant rice gaining US$25–US$30 per tonne, while 5% broken rice prices...
The Philippines is preparing for a possible super El Niño that could cut farm production by 20–30%. The government is expanding climate-resilient...
Thailand’s rice exports to Iraq halted completely for three months due to Middle East conflict disruptions and restricted Gulf shipping routes. Thailand...
Myanmar exported 169,559 tonnes of rice and broken rice in April 2026, with China remaining the top buyer followed by Belgium and...
The Centre is unlikely to immediately accept Punjab’s demand to de-notify hybrid rice seed varieties after tests showed all 23 post-2015 hybrids...
Vietnam is targeting $74 billion in agro-forestry-fishery exports for 2026 despite falling rice prices, rising logistics costs, and El Niño risks. Authorities...
Malaysia is using cloud seeding to tackle drought in key northern rice-growing regions after low rainfall and depleted dam levels delayed paddy...
Pakistan is expanding rice exports to Africa, Central Asia, and East Asia to offset weaker Middle East demand caused by shipping disruptions...
Philippines expects palay production to recover 5.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 4.63 million metric tons after a weak first quarter. Central...