Global rice production for 2024/25 is forecast at a record 535.8 million tonnes, with global stocks rising to 183.2 million tonnes, driven...
Aliko Dangote is revolutionizing Nigeria’s rice industry with a multi-billion naira investment in a state-of-the-art rice mill in Niger State. The 30-hectare...
Sri Lanka's agriculture sector saw mixed performance in March 2025. Paddy production is forecast to drop 3.8% from last season, while fish...
India has become the world’s top rice producer, with 2024-25 output estimated at over 149 million tonnes, surpassing China. This milestone reflects...
Japan’s rice prices remain high despite stockpile releases and eased import rules. Analysts blame supply shocks, hoarding, and lingering effects of the...
Malaysia’s rice stockpile stands at 200,000 metric tonnes—enough for 6.6 months—amid global supply concerns. Deputy Minister Arthur Kurup assured diversified sourcing and...
Indonesia’s rice production is set to hit 18.76 million tons in January–June 2025, up 11.17% year-on-year, driven by strong harvests in major...
Rice prices are falling with the ongoing Boro harvest, dropping Tk2–7 per kg in a week. Farmers, however, worry as paddy prices...
Japan faces a rice crisis with prices surging 94% year-on-year, exposing flaws in decades-old protectionist policies. Despite stockpiles, shortages persist, burdening households...