rice import Archives - Page 5 of 22

Rice production in Kenya rises by 59% as irrigation projects expand

Kenya’s rice production increased from 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by expanded irrigation, improved infrastructure and government...

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Philippines : Rice imports surge to record 2.75 million MT in first half of 2026

The Philippines imported a record 2.75 million metric tons of rice in the first half of 2026, up 20% year-on-year, to offset...

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Sri Lanka : Ad hoc rice imports blamed for growing paddy marketing crisis

Sri Lanka has reinstated rice import restrictions after farmer protests over low paddy prices, with analysts blaming heavy imports ahead of the...

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East Africa Moves to Cut $423 Million Rice Import Bill, Shield Region From Supply Shocks

East African Community (EAC) agriculture ministers approved new measures to expand regional rice production, improve trade and reduce reliance on Asian imports....

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EU rejected Pakistani rice due to pesticides, Bangladesh ready to import 50,000 tonnes

Bangladesh plans to import 50,000 tonnes of Pakistani rice under a G2G agreement in July to bolster stocks and stabilise prices. The...

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Philippines : DA stops imports of high-grade rice

The Philippines will temporarily ban imports of 5-percent broken rice from July to support farmers amid low prices. Importers will instead source...

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Philippines : DA studying ban on 5% broken rice imports to protect local farmers

The Philippines is considering banning imports of 5% broken rice and imposing safeguard measures, including possible quantitative restrictions, to protect local farmers...

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