Explainer: What is Japan’s trade policy on rice?
By Kaori Kaneko U.S. President Donald Trump has complained that Japan was not buying American rice, putting pressure on Tokyo as it struggles
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Bengal logs record paddy production at 256.53L MT
Bengal has once again emerged as the leading paddy-producing state, registering a record-breaking output of 256.53 lakh metric tons in
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Central-pool rice stocks hit highest level in two decades
By Sandip Das The government’s rice stocks have soared to 37.48 million tonne (MT), the highest level in the last
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Trump calls Japan ‘spoiled’ over rice imports, hints at ending trade talks
By Ambar Warrick U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out against Japan over the country’s alleged unwillingness to buy
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Total sown area this monsoon: Kharif sowing jumps 11.3% on strong monsoon; rice and pulses lead acreage surge
The total sown area for Kharif crops has increased by 11.3% year-on-year as of June 27, 2025, aided by an
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At 6.9 lakh MT, Assam hits all-time high kharif paddy procurement: CM
By Mukut Das CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the state achieved its highest-ever paddy procurement, purchasing nearly seven
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Ambala growers stare at losses due to waterlogged rice fields
By Nitish Sharma While rain brings cheer for paddy farmers, excessive waterlogging in low-lying paddy fields due to overflowing of
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Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs, says it refuses to buy American rice
President Donald Trump said Japan will soon receive a trade-related letter from the United States, suggesting possible tariff changes over
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Sri Lanka: Pledge loan scheme for SME Paddy Millers, Cooperative Societies to purchase Yala paddy
In order to maintain a reasonable price for farmers a pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale (SME) Paddy
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Japan’s rice shortage drives imports to multi-year high in May
A worsening rice shortage in Japan has pushed domestic prices to multi-year highs, prompting a sharp surge in private-sector imports
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