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: Three Fortified Rice Brands Launched In Lucknow
The top rice news today highlights three fortified rice brands launched in Lucknow. Experts cited that such Fortified rice brands can contribute to decreasing vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Not only this, but the launch indicates that the move is a practical step toward building a healthier population and boosting long-term public health outcomes in the state.
IREF's Anna Kshetra Brings Relief To Kandla Port Workers
In a meaningful gesture of care and social responsibility, the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), in collaboration with Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), organized a week-long welfare initiative titled “Anna Kshetra – Nurturing Our Community” at Deendayal Port, Kandla, from 23 May to 30 May.
Top Rice News: New Varieties, Vietnam’s Exports & Philippines Price Cap
Top Rice News today highlights two New rice varieties that are DRR Dhan 92, & CR Dhan 217, to Boost production and accelerate water-smart farming. Vietnam exported approximately 925,000 metric tonnes of rice during the month, reflecting strong performance in the May 2026.
EY Report Declares BIRC 2025 the World’s Largest Ever Dedicated Rice Conference; BIRC 2026 Set to Raise the Bar Further
EY confirms BIRC 2025 as the world's largest dedicated rice conference, attracting 10,854 visitors from 90+ countries and generating USD 3.02 billion in trade commitments
Top Rice News: India Record Harvest, El Niño Threat & Free Rice Distribution
Top rice news today highlights India’s record harvest to become the world’s largest rice producer & rice production climbed to a record 154.02 million tonnes in the 2025-26. While anticipating the impact of El Niño, the Indonesian government is escalating a 750-hectare rice planting program in Lamongan, East Java, to boost national rice production.
Top rice news: Protein Rich Crops & Drought-Resistant Rice Varieties
Top rice news today states about Protein rice crops apart from rice and wheat which India need to adhere aligning with its crop diversification strategy. On the other hand, Philippine researchers have developed three new drought-resistant rice varieties to help farmers cope with water scarcity in the midst of climate change and El Niño conditions
Top Rice News: Export Prices Surge as Imports Rise and Demand Shifts
Top rice news highlights a surge in Indian Rice export prices as demand from Africa strengthens and the Thai market gains momentum, warning by the Japanese government over rising rice imports, which could weaken domestic production & rice demand’s scrutiny over the supply crunch and price surge in the country.
Top Rice News: Missouri As The Top Rice Producing State, And Indonesia’s Subsidised Prices
Top Rice News highlights Indonesia keeping subsidised SPHP rice prices stable despite a weakening rupiah, supported by strong government reserves of 5.3 million tonnes and strict food security measures to protect consumer purchasing power. Meanwhile, Missouri has become one of the top US rice-producing states, ranking fourth nationally,
Top Rice News: Struggles Of Fortified Rice & Emergency Rice Milling Drive
Top rice news today highlights the struggle of fortified rice to find retail buyers in Karnataka’s open market due to low awareness. The state needs to shift its focus to expanding the fortified rice availability beyond the public distribution system.
Top rice news: China’s rejection of GMO, Indonesia production and salt-tolerant varieties
Top rice news today highlights China's rejection of Indian Rice Shipments Over Alleged GMO Presence, stable rice production expected by Indonesia despite El Niño threat and the agricultural partnership of Sri Lanka and Vietnam to develop salt-tolerant rice varieties.
Top Rice News: Women Empowerment, Export Prices, And Imports Rise
Top rice news today highlights the announcement of Telangana’s CM Revnath Reddy about 100 Acres for Women Self-Help Groups to build rice mills, warehouses and logistics park and a surge in Rice export prices in India and Vietnam as global demand boosts. Subsequently, jump in Kyrgyzstan’s rice imports in Q1 2026.
Top Rice News: Telangana’s Paddy Procurement, China’s Humanitarian Aid & Myanmar’s Rice Export Zones
Top Rice news today highlights Telangana’s major milestone of paddy procurement resulting in 50 lakh metric tonnes of paddy being procured so far and China’s humanitarian aid of thousands of tonnes of rice to Cuba, since the island continues to face severe shortages of essential goods.