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The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development plans to spend US$375 million supporting low-emission rice production across 12 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta from 2026 to 2031, as outlined in a master plan approved at the end of last year.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has reported that Vietnam’s rice exports hit 708 million USD in the first two months of 2024, an increase of nearly 50% compared to the same period last year. The figures promise a positive outlook for rice exports during 2024 as a whole, especially those to major markets.

Data shows that FCI through State agencies has purchased 74 lt of rice, whereas the Agriculture Ministry data show the production at 78.22 lt

Restaurant, eatery, and food stall operators continue to suffer from the spike in prices of retailed rice. 

Minister of Commerce Mrs. Cham Nimul presided over the opening ceremony of the National Workshop on “Formulation Process of Cambodia’s Milled Rice Market Expansion and Diversification Strategy,” held at the Phnom Penh Hotel this morning.

Recently, Ghana has been grappling with profound macroeconomic challenges, including currency depreciation, escalating inflation, and diminished investor confidence. These have led to a sombre economic outlook and slow growth forecasts, as highlighted by the World Bank. 

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government is readying moves to implement a distribution scheme tentatively titled ‘K-RICE’, which is intended as a befitting reply to central government's celebrated ‘BHARAT RICE’ scheme

AMMAN — The representative of the food sector at the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC), Jamal Amro stated that there is anticipated upcoming activity in the local market due to employee salary payouts and the approaching Ramadan, Hala reported.

Cereal shipments were down by 25% at $7.80 billion

Officials said that India is in the process of developing new Harmonised System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes for specific rice varieties to facilitate exports of those traditionally not consumed locally. Currently, all categories of non-basmati white rice are prohibited for export.

Robust export demand and growing domestic market main factors

BANGKOK, THAILAND — Thailand’s rice exports rebounded in 2022-23 on strong supply and competitive prices, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture.

India’s restrictions on rice exports have already sent ripples around the world. Those curbs may now be extended, threatening to keep food inflation in many countries higher for longer.

Farmers Protest Highlights: The farmers, en route to Delhi, are gearing up for a large-scale protest in the national capital on February 13.

To further improve the cooperation on rice exchange, the Department of Agriculture (DA) signed an agreement with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

India is in second place with 4,800 tons last year, Pakistan is in third place with 2,600 tons

Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. thanked Vietnam for its readiness to ensure stable and long-term rice supply to the Philippines during his Hanoi visit Tuesday.