1. Featured image for "NEWS:  Amidst continuing uncertainties over the availability of rice on the Liberian market due to several factors outlined by the rice importers during a recent meeting with the Legislature joint"

    Over Rice Importers Subsidy Payment Impasse: Gov’t Hammered Importer with LRD Millions


    NEWS:  Amidst continuing uncertainties over the availability of rice on the Liberian market due to several factors outlined by the rice importers during a recent meeting with the Legislature joint


    Published on:   09/10/2022

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  1. Featured image for " In the Clara Town suburb of Liberia’s capital Monrovia, Aminata Kanneh stands sweating under the hot midday sun, queueing in a 100-metre-long line to buy rice. “Today makes it two"

    ‘Gold dust’: Liberians queue for rice


     In the Clara Town suburb of Liberia’s capital Monrovia, Aminata Kanneh stands sweating under the hot midday sun, queueing in a 100-metre-long line to buy rice. “Today makes it two


    Published on:   06/10/2022

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  1. Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal: India’s export restrictions complicate rice supply


    New Delhi’s rice export restrictions herald higher prices for many West African countries, including big rice importers Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana. The import bill for rice in West Africa, already


    Published on:   06/10/2022

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  1. Featured image for " Liberian president George Weah has described as “mere street gossip” reports of the scarcity of rice in the country, stressing that there is sufficient food in the country to serve"

    Liberia: Pres. Weah Downplays Reported Rice Shortage – Says It’s Rumor Spread By the Opposition


     Liberian president George Weah has described as “mere street gossip” reports of the scarcity of rice in the country, stressing that there is sufficient food in the country to serve


    Published on:   28/09/2022

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  1. Featured image for "The West African Rice Association (WARA) has commended Labana Rice Mills, Kebbi State for expanding its agribusiness programme to some African countries. "

    African rice association lauds Labana over expansion of agribusiness to neighbouring countries


    The West African Rice Association (WARA) has commended Labana Rice Mills, Kebbi State for expanding its agribusiness programme to some African countries. 


    Published on:   28/12/2021

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  1. Featured image for "* India may account for nearly half of global rice exports * Vietnam rates edge up to $415-$420/tonne * New supply not expected until November in Thailand – trader By"

    RPT-ASIA RICE-THAI PRICES SLIP TO 1-1/2-YEAR LOW ON WEAKER BAHT


    * India may account for nearly half of global rice exports * Vietnam rates edge up to $415-$420/tonne * New supply not expected until November in Thailand – trader By


    Published on:   24/09/2021

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  1. Featured image for "India could account for as much as 45% of global rice exports in 2021 as expanded port-handling capacity allows the world’s second largest rice grower after China to ship record volumes to buyers across Africa and Asia."

    Analysis: India may corner nearly half of global rice trade as exports soar to record


    India could account for as much as 45% of global rice exports in 2021 as expanded port-handling capacity allows the world’s second largest rice grower after China to ship record volumes to buyers across Africa and Asia.


    Published on:   16/09/2021

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  1. ‘All Roads Lead to Thai Rice’ as Baht Weakens, Rains Return


    Thailand, the world’s third-biggest rice exporter, is expected to meet its target of shipping 6 million tons overseas this year as supply-boosting rains and a weaker currency make the crop more competitive abroad.


    Published on:   14/09/2021

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  1. Featured image for "Information gathered around markets yesterday revealed that importers are pointing to the rise in the global price of rice as justification of the need to hike the price of the commodity above US$13.00. However, importers claim that the government has downplayed their request so they are left with no option but to hoard their goods in order to pressurize the government to agree to their demand."

    Liberian Rice Importers on Go-Slow Action?


    Information gathered around markets yesterday revealed that importers are pointing to the rise in the global price of rice as justification of the need to hike the price of the commodity above US$13.00. However, importers claim that the government has downplayed their request so they are left with no option but to hoard their goods in order to pressurize the government to agree to their demand.


    Published on:   03/09/2021

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  1. ASIA RICE-THAI TRADERS STRUGGLE TO MEET DEMAND AS SHIP SHORTAGE BITES


    Thailand exported 2.59 million tonnes of rice between January and July this year, down 22% from the same time last year.


    Published on:   03/09/2021

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