Japan’s domestic rice consumption fell to a record low of 6.83 million tonnes in 2025, driven by higher imports amid earlier domestic...
Tamil Nadu rice prices have risen ₹5–15 per kg due to shortages of fine-quality paddy from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, lower...
Japan's parliament passed a revised Staple Food Law requiring farmers to adopt demand-driven rice production to stabilise supply and prices. The reform...
India’s food security is strong this year, with wheat stocks up 57% at 11.8 MMT and rice reserves hitting a record 63.09...
Private imports of overseas rice have surged due to domestic shortages, with rice import applications reaching a record 991 tons by January...
Japan plans to boost rice exports to 350,000 tons by 2030 to stabilize domestic supply and prevent shortages. Meanwhile, the U.S. criticizes...
Bangladesh has issued a tender to import 50,000 tonnes of non-Basmati Sela rice due to crop damage caused by floods in August...
Authorities in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, are investigating a shortage of 185 tonnes of PDS rice worth Rs 89.72 lakh from a...
Bangladesh’s Home Ministry has warned of a potential rice shortfall due to rising dollar prices, floods, and market volatility. Traders have been...