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Thailand lowers 2015 rice output forecast by over 2 mln tonnes
The Thai government lowered its forecast for this year's main-crop rice output by over 2 million tonnes, according to the latest report from the Office of Agricultural Economics, as the major rice-producing nation battles with a severe drought.
USA Rice Hails ITC Study of Global Rice Industry
One year to the day after the request from the House Ways & Means Committee, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has released its study of factors and policies affecting the global competitiveness of the U.S. rice industry. The study, "Rice: Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Industry," is known as a Section 332 investigation and examined the rice industry in the U.S. and in major producing and exporting countries, such as China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Uruguay, and Brazil, and found that the world rice market is a confusing, and often unfair place.
One million tons of rice in government stockpile to be auctioned off this month
Japan stands tough against rice imports in trade talks with US
Access to Japan's farm market and the U.S. car market remain obstacles to a bilateral deal, vital to the success of a long-delayed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) pact.
Indonesia replaces Bulog food agency chief after rice target missed
The head of Indonesia's state food procurement body has been removed after just five months in the role, the deputy state-owned enterprises minister said on Monday, citing missed targets for domestic rice-buying.