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Fertilizer costs, El Niño lower rice production in Philippines

Philippines’ 2026-27 milled rice production is forecast at 12.25 million tonnes as El Niño and high fertilizer costs reduce planting incentives. Rice...

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Japan veers from rice shortage to glut, dealing blow to farmers

Japan’s rice market has shifted from shortages to oversupply, pushing supermarket prices to a two-year low and reducing farmer incomes. Farmers face...

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Africa expands rice varieties

Nigeria and other African countries are releasing improved rice varieties offering higher yields, climate resilience and better nutrition to address rising demand...

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Pakistan : Paddy cultivated over 6.7m acres in Punjab

Punjab has cultivated over 6.7 million acres of paddy this season, with the government focusing on timely harvesting, wheat sowing and stronger...

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Vietnam eases rules to boost rice exports

Vietnam will cut rice-export business requirements by one-third and streamline licensing from next month to reduce compliance costs and boost higher-value exports....

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Tamil Nadu: Rice prices rise sharply as paddy supplies fall

Tamil Nadu rice prices have risen sharply amid lower paddy output and slower interstate arrivals. Ponni increased to ₹78/kg from ₹65, while...

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Rice surplus to narrow as El Nino hits Telangana output

Telangana is expected to remain rice-surplus in 2026-27 despite El Niño, with paddy production projected at 198–219 LMT depending on water availability....