Japan’s agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for selling government-stockpiled rice released under discretionary contracts, citing slow retailer deliveries. About 100,000 tons...
Nigeria spends over \$10 billion yearly importing wheat, rice, sugar, fish, and tomato paste but earns under \$400 million from agro-exports, Agriculture...
Bangladesh resumed rice imports via Hili land port after the National Board of Revenue slashed duties from 63.25% to 2%. The food...
The government says genome-edited rice will boost sustainable farming. Minister Bhagirath Choudhary told Parliament that DRR Dhan 100 yields 20–25% more grain,...
Many Punjab paddy farmers face trouble as rice millers refuse to mill hybrid paddy despite a court lifting the state ban. Millers...
Retail rice prices in Japan averaged 3,737 yen per 5 kg from Aug. 4–10, up 195 yen weekly and 1.4 times higher...
Vietnam has overtaken Thailand as the world’s second-largest rice exporter, shifting from volume to value-driven growth. Despite climate risks and tough global...
Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking support after the Philippines, their biggest buyer, announced a two-month import suspension from September 1. The pause...
Japan is shifting farm policy to boost rice output, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba urges stable supply measures amid shortages and rising...