Agriculture
Thailand abandons plan for Southeast Asian rice cartel
Thailand has dropped plans to create an OPEC-style rice cartel, saying it will focus on finding ways to improve productivity among rice-exporting nations.
May 8, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
Agriculture
Chinese grain experts pour cold water on idea of "Rice OPEC"
The formation of a rice cartel similar in style to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries faces a few hurdles, Chinese grain experts have suggested.
May 8, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
Agriculture
Philippines calls off rice auction after Vietnam withdraws
The Philippine government has cancelled the current round of bidding to import 500,000 tonnes of rice following Vietnam's withdrawal.
May 7, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
Agriculture
Agri-forestry exports up 17.8% in Jan-Apr
Total agri-forestry product exports in the first four months of the year reached US$4.7 billion, up 17.8% against the same period of last year. Of which, agri-product export gained US$2.6 billion, rising 21% yoy, aquatic product export US$1.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.3% and forestry-products reached US$1 billion, increasing 19.5% yoy, reported the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
May 7, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
Agriculture
Vietnam may not take part in Philippine rice tender
Vietnam, the world's second-biggest rice exporter, may not take part in a Philippine tender next week as it seeks to secure domestic supplies and curb price increases.
May 3, 2008 - 7:00:00 AM
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