Japan has begun buying back 210,000 tonnes of rice to rebuild government reserves after emergency releases in 2025 depleted stockpiles. The move...
Indian rice export prices reached their highest level in over a year as below-average rainfall raised production concerns. Thai prices declined on...
Global grain production is forecast at 2.42 billion tonnes in 2026-27, down 3% year-on-year despite an upward revision. Trade is expected to...
India’s rice production could fall by 10 million tonnes, or 6.5%, due to inadequate rainfall during crop maturation. The first decline in...
Indonesia expects rice supplies to remain secure through June 2027 despite El Niño risks, supported by 10 million tonnes of standing crops...
Sri Lanka’s 2025/26 rice production is forecast at a record 3.7 million tonnes, up 12% month-on-month and 15% year-on-year. Record harvested area...
Cambodia’s public and private sectors pledged to strengthen the rice value chain by stabilising paddy prices and providing working capital. ARDB will...
Punjab rice millers have agreed to implement Improved Rice procurement with 10% broken rice but seek higher milling and storage charges. They...
Thailand’s 2026-27 rice production is forecast 2% lower at 20.3 million tonnes due to tighter water supplies and emerging El Niño conditions....