India’s rice industry is exploring value-added opportunities beyond raw grain, including noodles, bran oil, protein, starch, flour, husk-based silica and bioenergy. BIRC...
Nepal rice experts called for affordable, sustainable mechanisation to reduce labour dependence and improve productivity. With rice covering 1.42 million hectares and...
India's agri commodity outlook remains supportive, with rice prices expected to rise 10–15% amid tightening global supplies and steady export demand. Wheat...
Japan’s average price for a 5-kilogram bag of rice dropped to 2,971 yen from September 7 to 13, falling below 3,000 yen...
EU efforts to delay PGI status for Indian basmati rice are raising concerns that prolonged uncontrolled use could make “Basmati” a generic...
Pakistan’s food exporters saw Saudi buyer interest at the Jeddah food show, but rice suppliers faced pricing and delivery challenges against Indian...
Punjab faces a severe storage crisis before paddy procurement begins October 1, with over 275 lakh tonnes of existing stocks against 180...
The US FDA placed Hyderabad-based Canvas Ventures on its pesticide-related import alert list over specified white rice products linked to chlorpyrifos concerns....
Philippines’ 2026-27 milled rice production is forecast at 12.25 million tonnes as El Niño and high fertilizer costs reduce planting incentives. Rice...