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Philippines : DA eyes 300K MT rice imports as stakeholders vow support for farmers

The Philippines’ DA is considering importing 300,000 MT of rice in February to stabilize supply and prices, while securing commitments from millers...

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Thailand : DFT clarifies farmer groups can export rice without huge stocks

Thailand’s Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) clarified that farmer groups and cooperatives can export boxed or packaged milled rice without maintaining stockpiles....

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Soaring price, shifting policies deepen woes for Japanese rice farmers

Japanese rice farmers are under pressure from volatile prices and shifting government policies. With average prices at 4,267 yen per 5 kg,...

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Philippines Gov’t to consult farmers nationwide to curb rice price manipulation

The Department of Agriculture will consult farmers and lawmakers on House Bill No. 1 (RICE Act), which seeks to amend the Rice...

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Philippines : Farmers encouraged to sell their palay to NFA

The National Food Authority (NFA) is urging RSBSA-registered farmers in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Ifugao, and Mountain Province to sell palay directly to...

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Philippines : ‘Rice tariff hike not happening soon’

The Philippine government is unlikely to adjust the current 15% rice tariff soon, as officials seek a balanced solution benefiting both farmers...

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Zinc rice is gaining popularity in India

To address zinc deficiency affecting 30–40% of India’s population, a new biofortified rice variety, *Spoorthi* (GNV 1906), has been introduced. Developed by...

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Indian Farmers Boost Rice, Pulses Sowing Amid Normal Monsoon, Still Need $75Bn for Climate Adaptation

India’s kharif sowing rose 11% year-on-year to 26.2 million hectares, supported by a 15% above-normal monsoon. Rice, pulses, and oilseeds saw strong...

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