India’s kharif rice procurement rose 6% to 463.06 lakh tonnes in Oct–Mar, with a sharp rebound in March. The government revised its...
Philippines’ rice production growth remains limited by high input costs, keeping imports elevated at 5.1 MMT in MY 2026–27. Demand stays firm,...
Japan is revamping its rice policy to better align production with demand, aiming to prevent price crashes from oversupply. The new bill...
Russia sharply increased grain exports in March 2026 amid Middle East tensions, with wheat shipments more than doubling to 4.6 million tons...
India’s basmati exporters have proposed a barter deal with Iran to trade rice for crude oil amid conflict-driven disruptions. The plan aims...
Philippines rice output is set for modest growth in MY 2026–27, constrained by high input costs and stagnant acreage despite government support....
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...