Philippines’ rice output growth remains limited by high input costs, pushing imports up to 5.1 MMT in MY 2026–27. Rising demand from...
Philippines approves ₱50/kg price cap on imported rice to curb inflation amid rising fuel costs. Government expands subsidies, boosts fuel reserves, and...
Japan’s rice sector is adopting dry direct seeding to cut labor and water use amid workforce shortages. The method simplifies cultivation but...
Vietnam’s rice exports face pressure from falling prices and rising supply, with weaker demand from key buyers. Authorities are pushing procurement, storage,...
Thailand rice exports face pressure from rising logistics costs and Middle East disruptions, impacting key buyer Iraq. Meanwhile, India’s large stockpiles are...
Sri Lanka approves limited rice imports, allowing traders to bring in Samba-like varieties to ease domestic shortages. The move aims to stabilise...
Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved record MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under PSS across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, covering gram, mustard,...
United States Department of Agriculture projects Philippines rice imports to rise 15.9% to 5.1 million tonnes in 2026–27, driven by supply gaps...
New research warns rice yields in Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh could drop up to 75% by 2035 due to rising heat...