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Japan's rising rice prices spark food security concerns

Rice, a staple in Japanese and other Asian cuisines, is putting pressure on consumers and politicians in Japan due to its rising price amid declining production, prompting the country to evaluate its food security.

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Syngenta launches new generation insecticide for rice farmers

Syngenta Pakistan has officially introduced Incipio 200 SC, a next-generation foliar spray insecticide powered by advanced Plinazolin® technology, during a high-profile launch event held in Daska.

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Transporters' strike halts rice exports worth $20m

The nationwide strike by goods transporters has adversely impacted Pakistan’s rice exports, as by the fifth day of the strike...

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Pakistan strengthens rice export policies to Europe

In a significant move to address interceptions in Pakistani rice exports to Europe and enhance agricultural exports...

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Pakistan to export rice to Bangladesh under new MoU

Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate General of Food, Bangladesh for the export of rice from...

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India lifts floor price on non-basmati rice exports

India has removed the floor price for the export of non-basmati white rice, the government said in an official order on Wednesday, to help farmers...

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Pakistan’s rice exports surge to record amid India's export restrictions

Pakistan's rice exports jumped significantly by 74.8% year-over-year to a record $3.68 billion during the fiscal year 2023-24...

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VEC recommends 8 high-yielding rice hybrids for cultivation in Pakistan

The Rice Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) on Wednesday recommended 08 high-yielding rice hybrids of private seed companies for cultivation in Pakistan....

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Asian rice prices surge above $600

Asian benchmark for rice, Thailand’s 5% broken white rice jumped by $19 to $602 a ton on Wednesday, the highest level since late September...

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Government sets higher crop targets for FY24

The caretaker government has set targets for the harvest of some of its major crops for the fiscal year 2023-24, with a production target of 32.12 million mt...

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