Malaysia has six months’ rice supply, local white rice price held at RM2.60/kg, says economy minister

World : Cambodia's Milled Rice Exports Surge 63 Pct In H1 2026

PHNOM PENH, July 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Cambodia exported 630,319 tonnes of milled rice in the first half of 2026, marking a 63 per cent increase from 387,070 tonnes during the same period last year, the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF) reported on Wednesday.

FAMA sasar beli 1,000 tan metrik buah bermusim bernilai RM7 juta 

ALOR SETAR: Lembaga Pemasaran Pertanian Persekutuan (FAMA) menyasarkan belian buah-buahan bermusim termasuk durian melalui pusat operasinya sebanyak 1,000 metrik tan dengan nilai RM7 juta bagi tahun ini. Pengarah FAMA Kedah, Shaiful Azhar Zolkipli berkata, sehingga kini FAMA membeli sebanyak 142.7 metrik tan dengan nilai RM1.1 juta. “Sementara belian tidak langsung melalui usahawan pemasar FAMA sudah ... Read more The post FAMA sasar beli 1,000 tan metrik buah bermusim bernilai RM7 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cambodia rice exports surge

Cambodia rice exports surge

Indonesia offers 10,000 tons of rice export to Singapore

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman offered to export at least 10,000 tons of premium rice to Singapore, supported ...

Taiwan eyeing all 27 EU countries as mango exports surge: Minister

Taipei, June 24 (CNA) Taiwan's mango exports are expected to increase 2.5 to 2.6 times year-on-year in 2026, with the government aiming to eventually expand sales to all 27 European Union member states, Agriculture Minister Chen Junne-jih (陳駿季) said Wednesday.

Asian vendors grapple with soaring costs of plastics amid Mideast war

Across Asia, food vendors are contending with higher costs for plastic bags, cups and containers as the energy crisis triggered by the Middle East war drives prices up. While the...

Households in Malaysia waste up to 97kg of food per person each year, stats show

PUTRAJAYA, July 2 — Food waste among households in Malaysia is estimated at between 31.9 kilogrammes (kg) to 97.3k...

Price of Maldaha variety of mango on the rise

Dhanusha, July 5: As the production of Maldaha variety of mangoes in Madhesh Province has decreased its price has double...

Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump

Hong Kong must step up efforts to export its food culture and promote its culinary heritage, industry leaders have said after a recent study found that Cantonese restaurants have borne the brunt of the sector’s slump. Data released this month by the Legislative Council Secretariat’s research office showed earnings for Chinese restaurants in the first quarter suffered the sector’s steepest contraction in revenue, plunging 27.9 per cent from HK13.44 billion (US1.7 billion) in 2018 to HK9.7...

North Korea rice prices drop nearly 20%

Rice prices in North Korean markets fell by nearly 20 in early July 2026, a Daily NK survey found, as seasonal supplies of alternative grains and a possible increase in imported food pushed costs down across the country. According to Daily NK’s regular survey of North Korean market prices, rice sold for 31,200 won per []

Myanmar’s anti-drug crackdown: Authorities torch USD 600 million worth of seized narcotics

On the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse, Myanmar incinerated over 50 tonnes of narcotics, valued at 600 million. This year's destruction effort is double that of last year's, emphasizing the country’s ongoing struggle as a key drug producer amidst conflict and inadequate governance. Authorities face substantial challenges from drug networks in the Golden Triangle, with recent seizures illustrating the vast scale of these illicit operations.

पाल्पाबाट दालचिनी भारत निर्यात

तानसेन। चालु आर्थिक वर्षमा छ वर्षयताकै उच्च परिमाणमा दालचिनी भारत निर्यात भएको छ। डिभिजन वन कार्यालय, पाल्पाका अनुसार आवमा तीन लाख ४७ हजार ९६९ किलो दालचिनी भारत निकासी भएको थियो। उक्त परिमाण पछिल्लो आवको तुलनामा सबैभन्दा बढी हो। आव २०७७/७८ मा १ लाख ९१ हजार ४१५ किलो दालचिनी भारत निर्यात भएको थियो। कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी []

Mango growers suffer heavy losses as exports fall and climate takes its toll

Last year, Pakistan exported about 109,600 tonnes of mangoes, with Afghanistan accounting for 22,500 tonnes, or more than 20 of total exports. The post Mango growers suffer heavy losses as exports fall and climate takes its toll first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Pakistani mango festival held in Jeddah.

Pakistani mango festival held in Jeddah.

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Vietnam essential to K-food's ASEAN expansion

Tajikistan reports growth in potato harvest in 5M2026

Tajikistan reports growth in potato harvest in 5M2026

Northern Bahr el Ghazal launches 2,500-acre rice cultivation at Aweil scheme

The government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, in collaboration with the national government, has The post Northern Bahr el Ghazal launches 2,500-acre rice cultivation at Aweil scheme appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

SOS Indonesia Conserve 1,900 tons of Surplus Food in Bali and Jakarta

Waste Not; Want Less. SOS Recycles Food from Hotels, Supermarkets, Bakeries, Farms, and Other Sources to Feed the Needy. The post SOS Indonesia Conserve 1,900 tons of Surplus Food in Bali and Jakarta first appeared on Bali Discovery.

High levels of arsenic found in some rice varieties, report says

Brown rice averaged higher levels than white rice, tests done by Consumer Reports suggests

See the rice price by brands nationwide as dealers crash rates

Nigerian rice prices drop significantly, offering consumers relief amid rising food inflation, with improved supply and competition enhancing market affordability.

Farmers urged to boost production as Aweil rice planting season begins

The National Minister of Agriculture has called on farmers in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State to take charge of rice production, saying the Aweil rice ccheme remains central to the government’s food security agenda. Speaking during the official launch of the Aweil Rice Scheme, Clement Juma Mbugoniwia said the project is a national priority under [] The post Farmers urged to boost production as Aweil rice planting season begins appeared first on Eye Radio.