Rice

India’s rice stocks surge to record high

Rice inventories in India surged to a record high at the start of December, reaching… Read More

Farmers turn to new rice variety for increased profit

Ivorian rice farmer Francois Kasse Yao has struggled to make ends meet with only one… Read More

Philippines wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam

The Philippines wants to boost cooperation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security,… Read More

Pakistan rice will cross $4 bn in exports this year: REAP Chairman

KARACHI: The chairman of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) on Monday expressed optimism stated… Read More

US rice exports have unhealthy levels of arsenic

US rice exports to Haiti, which account for the bulk of supplies of the country's… Read More

‘Paella rice could disappear’

A Spanish rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from a fungus… Read More

India rice rates spring to record highs

Rates of parboiled rice exported from top hub India advanced to record highs this week… Read More

Philippines extends tariff cuts on imported rice

MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the extension of reduced tariffs on rice… Read More

Indonesia calls in army to help farmers plant rice

JAKARTA: Indonesia has ordered the military to help farmers plant rice as severe drought has… Read More

India’s rice output expected at more than 100 mln tonnes

India's summer-sown rice output, which accounts for more than 85% of its annual production, is… Read More

India to take another major decision for basmati rice export

India will cut the floor price for basmati rice exports in the coming days, sources… Read More

Rice pact in the offing as global prices soar

The governments of Vietnam and the Philippines will soon sign a pact on rice trade… Read More

India’s rice area grows on higher prices

Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares (98.3 million acres) with rice, up 3.7% on… Read More

Rice prices climb as supplies tighten after export ban

Rice prices in key exporting countries including Thailand and Vietnam have climbed around 20% since… Read More

From rice to palm oil, Asian crops output forecast lower

An unusually dry August has taken a toll on cereal and oilseed crops in Asia… Read More

World’s largest exporter expands curbs on rice exports

India has imposed a 20% duty on exports of parboiled rice with immediate effect, a… Read More

India considering export tax on parboiled rice

India is considering imposing an export tax on parboiled rice variety, ET Now television channel… Read More

Indian farmers plant more rice than last year

Indian farmers have planted 36.1 million hectares (89.2 million acres) with rice, up 4.3% on… Read More

Nigeria gives $235 mln to states to buy rice, maize

Nigeria has approved a total of 180 billion naira ($235 mln) for its 36 states… Read More

Rice exporters demand higher prices after Indian ban

Vietnamese exporters have renegotiated higher prices for around half a million metric tons of rice,… Read More