The Centre will promote Tripura’s Queen pineapple alongside scented rice, ginger and jackfruit to expand domestic and international markets. Union Agriculture Minister...
Punjab covered 3.41 lakh acres under direct sowing of rice against a 5 lakh-acre target, despite 16% growth from 2025. Around 26,896...
Nepal marked the 23rd National Paddy Day with traditional rice planting, Asare folk songs and dahi-chiura festivities, despite delayed monsoon rains slowing...
The Philippines’ 2026-27 rice imports are forecast to rise to 5.2 million tonnes as lower domestic production, shrinking harvested area, high input...
Japanese companies are increasingly entering rice production after supply disruptions and price spikes last summer. Restaurant operator Watami plans to produce 600...
Mexico’s 2026-27 rice production is forecast to rise 4% to 279,000 tonnes as harvested area expands and financing improves. Despite government support,...
India’s 2025-26 cereal output reached record highs, with rice at 154.02 million tonnes, wheat at 120.66 million tonnes, and maize at 55.09...
Delayed monsoon rainfall has slowed paddy planting in Nepal, with only 137,000 hectares, about 10% of rice-growing land, planted by Monday. Karnali...
The Philippines is expected to import 200,000 MT of Cambodian rice in 2026, up from 3,510 MT in 2025, driven by competitive...