Indonesia and Malaysia face palm oil harvesting disruptions as high diesel prices and fuel shortages force smallholders to reduce harvesting rounds. Malaysia’s...
The Philippines will continue rice imports in 2026 to offset an expected 750,000-tonne El Niño-related production loss and strengthen reserves. The decision...
Indian rice export prices remained near a 10-month high on El Niño-driven supply concerns and rising paddy prices, while Thai prices reached...
Global sugar prices climbed above 15 US cents per pound on concerns over a potential supply deficit. While El Niño and geopolitical...
The Philippines will not ban rice imports despite the approaching El Niño, aiming to secure supplies. With imports reaching 3.3 million tonnes,...
Global wheat production is forecast to decline to 821 million tonnes in 2026-27, while consumption rises to 828 million tonnes, tightening supplies....
Bangladesh rejected an 11,500-tonne Indian non-basmati parboiled rice shipment over alleged quality concerns, despite initial clearance. Indian traders suspect political motives, while...
Rice prices across southern India have risen 10–15% due to El Niño-related rainfall deficits, lower production prospects and hoarding. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana...
Tamil Nadu farmer groups urged the government to develop high-yielding, climate-resilient fine paddy varieties to reduce dependence on imports from neighbouring states....