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DINAJPUR, April 15, 2025 (BSS) – A total of 2, 67,857 metric tons of rice have been imported from India in 6,434 trucks through Hili Land Port in the district in last five months.

MANILA, Philippines — The National Food Authority (NFA) on Tuesday appealed to the consuming public to urge their local government units (LGUs) to buy the rice stocks offered by the agency at a “cheaper” price of P29 to P33 a kilo.

MANILA, Philippines — The government is on track to achieving food security for the country, especially in terms of rice, with enough supply to last over nine days, an official from the National Food Authority (NFA) said on Tuesday.

Brown rice has always been hailed for its excellent health benefits. However, a new study has highlighted some shocking results.

BANGKOK, April 11 (Reuters) - Thailand will cut tariffs on imports of corn from the United States, but volumes still need to be finalised, the finance minister said on Friday.

MANILA, Philippines — A group of rural workers’ advocates urged the Philippine government to impose a floor price for palay (unmilled rice) to arrest the decline in retail prices of the staple grain.

Japan is selling off its emergency rice stash for the first time since 1995 because prices have doubled

While China has indicated that it is willing to resolve differences with Washington through "equal-footed dialogue," 

The US National Trade Estimate Report criticizes India's non-tariff barriers on dairy, poultry

Angimex’s financial collapse led to enforcement actions including freezing of its bank accounts.

Dang Khanh Duy, CEO of Tan Nhien Ltd., has harnessed local cassava resources to create rice paper without the need for soaking in water

A Wuhan-based biopharmaceutical company developed technology to synthesize human serum albumin (HSA) from rice

Move by the researchers seek to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imports.

Indian rice exporters face a 27% US tariff but remain competitive due to lower levies on other exporters. The impact is expected to be temporary, with India's long-term prospects remaining strong.

The U.S. government’s announcement to impose 24% reciprocal tariffs on imports from Japan shook the central government and ruling parties.

Major food and beverage producers in Japan are planning to increase prices for 4,225 products in April, Teikoku Databank said Monday.

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The National Irrigation Administration in Western Visayas (NIA-VI) has sold some 1.2 million kilograms (kg) of low-cost rice since its rollout in September 2024.