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India’s rice and corn production to fall by 12 mln tons due to weak monsoon

A weak, erratic 2026 monsoon threatens India’s 2026/27 grain output, cutting projected rice production by 4.5% to 147 million tons and corn...

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Indonesia to expand high-yield rice seeds nationwide

Indonesia plans to expand high-yield rice seeds from its Subang BRMP Padi center nationwide, with varieties producing 10–13 tonnes per hectare. The...

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New Kashmir rice varieties yields over two times national average, offer farmers second-crop window

Kashmir’s new Shalimar-4 and Shalimar-5 rice varieties are delivering yields of about 7.2 tonnes per hectare, 2.5 times the national average. Developed...

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India’s Great Wall of Rice leaves Pakistan exposed

India is heading into 2027 with around 51 million tonnes of milled rice stocks, even as El Niño risks and a weak...

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At 64.2 lakh MT, paddy procurement in Tamil Nadu hits record high in 2025-26 season

Tamil Nadu’s paddy procurement hit a record 64.2 lakh MT in 2025-26, up 16.22 lakh MT year-on-year. Procurement for 2026-27 begins September...

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Vietnam : Rice exports expected to gain momentum in year-end months

Vietnam’s rice export value is expected to recover in late 2026 as prices strengthen and demand rises in major markets. Exports are...

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Japan gov’t to buy back stockpiled rice over price collapse concerns

Japan plans to buy back rice from its 2025 stockpile in September as rising inventories and a strong 2026 harvest outlook raise...

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Fiji : Rice farmers’ big opportunity

Fiji’s $80 million annual rice import bill presents significant opportunities for local farmers and the domestic rice industry. With mechanisation and expanded...

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