Megha Bajaj
Megha is a dedicated news writer at IREF with over three years of experience in journalism and content writing. With a keen interest in writing and research, she specialises in crafting clear, insightful, and well-researched stories. Passionate about media and storytelling, Megha actively engages in media reading, continuously refining her perspective and narrative style
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Top Rice News: Indonesia’s 5 New Dams, Bangladesh’s Donation & India’s Revised PDS Rice Norms
Top rice news today highlights some significant developments shaping the global rice sector, from Indonesia’s five new dams expected to boost production by 1 million metric tons, to Bangladesh’s donation of 400 metric tons of rice for Rohingya food assistance.
West Asia War Again: What It Means For Indian Rice Exports?
The West Asia war has escalated further as the US launched strikes on Iranian targets, calling them a response to attacks on commercial vessels allegedly carried out by Iran.
Top Rice News: Japan Rice Imports, Cambodia Rice Exports And NK Rice Prices
Top Rice News today covers Japan witnessing a 95-fold surge in private rice imports amid rising prices, Cambodia exports over 630,000 tonnes of milled rice worth $367 million in H1 2025, and North Korea records a sharp decline in rice prices following improved seasonal supply.
Top Rice News: Aush Harvest, Matta Rice and Japan Bill
Top rice news today highlights. Bangladesh’s Rangpur region expects a strong Aush rice harvest despite lower acreage, Kerala faces Matta rice prices crossing ₹60/kg amid supply constraints, and Japan passes a new law to stabilise rice supply after the 2024 shortages.
Top Rice News: Tamil Nadu Keeps Prices Stable, US Delta Farmers Shift, Guyana Boosts Rice Sector
Top Rice News today: Tamil Nadu is expected to maintain stable rice prices despite concerns over the kuruvai crop. In the US, Mississippi Delta farmers are shifting from rice and cotton to corn and soybeans as rising input costs and weak market returns reshape planting decisions.
Top Rice News: Japan Rice Prices, Tamil Nadu CM’s Rice Appeal & Global Trends
Top Rice News Today highlights how Japan rice prices are expected to ease as rising stockpiles and improved supplies reduce market pressure after months of shortages and high demand. At the same time, Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay has requested the Centre to retain the 35 kg rice quota for AAY beneficiaries, mentioning food security concerns.
Top Rice News: Rice To Ethanol Policy And DSR Over El Niño
Top rice news today: Bangladesh recorded a historic Aman rice harvest of 17.3 million tonnes, boosting food security and market stability. In India, experts warn that the rice-to-ethanol policy is increasing fiscal and environmental costs by encouraging excessive paddy cultivation and resource depletion, calling for a shift towards sustainable alternatives like maize.
IREF Invites Former Rajya Sabha MP Ram Naresh Yadav to Participate in BIRC 2026
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) continued its outreach for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC 2026) by inviting former Rajya Sabha MP, Constitution Club member, and eminent social worker from Bihar, Shri Ram Naresh Yadav, to participate in the prestigious rice conference.
IREF Invites ONICOR Delegations to Participate in BIRC 2026, Boosts Global Outreach
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) has intensified its global outreach ahead of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC 2026) by engaging with senior officials of ONICOR. During the meeting, K L Ganju, representing IREF, presented dupattas and trophies to the Director General and Technical Officer of ONICOR.
IREF Hosts South Korean Delegation, Invites Them to BIRC 2026 in New Delhi
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) recently hosted a high-level delegation from South Korea at the historic Gandhi Ashram (Harijan Sevak Sangh) in New Delhi, marking a prominent step toward boosting India’s global rice trade partnerships.
Top Rice News: Monsoon Delays & India's Export Surge
Top Rice News highlights that a weak and delayed southwest monsoon has slowed kharif sowing across India, decreasing rice acreage and raising concerns over agricultural output and rural incomes. At the same time, India is poised to achieve record rice exports in 2025–26, backed by adequate domestic stocks, strong production, and competitive pricing.
Rice Imports: EU Rejects Pakistani Rice, Bangladesh Accepts - Here’s Why?
Bangladesh is preparing to do rice imports of 50,000 metric tonnes from Pakistan through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, as the officials expect to sign the deal during the first week of July. The deal will be carried out to build public food stocks and stabilise domestic prices.