Japan’s Rice Crisis: Government Auctions Reserves Amid Soaring Prices
Japan, a nation where rice is a staple food, is currently facing an unprecedented rice crisis. The government has initiated ...
Tag: food security
Can Indonesia Become a Rice Export Powerhouse? Challenges and Opportunities on the Path to Global Markets
Indonesia, long known as one of the world’s largest rice consumers, is now setting its sights on becoming a significant ...
Rice, Tariffs, and Trust: Why Japan Questions U.S. Intentions to Expand Rice Exports
In a recent press conference, Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto cast doubt on the United States' seriousness about expanding rice ...
Primorsky Farmers Triple Corn and Rice Sowing Rates: A Promising Start to the 2025 Season
The 2025 sowing campaign in Primorsky Krai, located in Russia’s Far East, is off to a fast and ambitious start. ...
Vietnam’s Golden Grain: How High-Quality Rice Is Unlocking New Export Opportunities
Vietnam’s rice industry is experiencing renewed optimism in 2025, as favorable market signals, robust global demand, and a strong reputation ...
Russia Extends Ban on Rough Rice Exports Until End of 2025: What It Means for Farmers and Global Markets
In a strategic move to ensure national food security and stabilize the domestic grain market, Russia’s Government Sub-Commission on Customs-Tariff ...
Japan Buys Korean Rice for the First Time in 25 Years: What It Means for Global Grain Markets
In a move that hasn’t occurred in over two decades, Japan has resumed rice imports from South Korea, purchasing its ...
Climate Change Could Turn Rice Toxic: A Growing Threat to Global Food Safety
As climate change intensifies, its effects are becoming increasingly intertwined with food safety. One of the most alarming findings to ...
Tunisia Secures 75,000 Tons of Soft Wheat Amid Competitive Global Bidding
On April 17, 2025, Tunisia's Office des Céréales (ODC) conducted an international tender to purchase 75,000 metric tons of soft ...
Iran Faces Sharp Decline in Wheat Yields: Weather Woes May Force Surge in Imports
Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has warned that the country is bracing for a significant decline in wheat production this year, ...
