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The Philippines: Digital Transformation Enhances Rice Seed System

The Philippine Rice Research Institute and BPI are scaling up the Rice Seed Information System (RSIS) to digitise the rice seed sector....

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Japan forecasts record hike in 2025 rice production

Japan is expected to produce 7.35 million tons of rice in 2025, a record increase of 560,000 tons from last year, driven...

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Kenya Govt says Mwea farmers harvested 160K metric tonnes of rice in 2024

Kenya harvested a record 160,270 metric tonnes of rice in 2024 from the Mwea Irrigation Scheme and surrounding areas, according to Interior...

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India Reports Strong Kharif Progress with Over 597 Lakh Hectares Sown

As of July 11, 2025, India’s kharif crop sowing reached 597.86 lakh hectares, 37.27 lakh hectares higher than last year. Rice, pulses,...

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Nepal : About 59% paddy plantation completed so far across country

As of July 13, Nepal has completed 59% of its paddy plantation, covering 816,405 hectares—8% less than last year. Sudurpaschim leads with...

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Bangladesh Govt to import 4 lakh tonnes of rice to avert food risk in flood season

The Bangladesh government has decided to import 400,000 metric tonnes of rice through international tenders to avoid food security risks during the...

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Pakistan discusses rice, meat exports with Malaysia amid push for export-led growth

Pakistan and Malaysia are exploring greater trade cooperation, particularly in rice, meat, and halal-certified agricultural exports. During Deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s visit...

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Philippine : Rice, corn harvests likely higher in Q2—PSA

Philippine second-quarter palay and corn production are estimated to have increased year-on-year. Palay output rose 13.2% to 4.35 million MT, while corn...