Rice

Indian rice exports climb 5% in first half of 2026 as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say

India's rice exports from January to June rose to 12.27 million metric tons from 11.68 million tons in the same period a year ago, despite concerns that recent weather patterns could hurt production.

A shopkeeper speaks on the phone as he sells rice and grains inside a wholesale market in Kolkata, India, January 13, 2026.
Rice drink

Everyone is buying it instead of milk, but it provides almost zero protein

Pasta and rice

Shavuot 2026: The truth about pasta and rice revealed

ILLUSTRATIVE: A WORKER carries sacks of rice inside a warehouse at a wholesale market in Navi Mumbai, India, January 13, 2026.

India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions


Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices

Etō's comment about never buying rice because he receives it for free sparked public outrage amid soaring rice prices.

 Japanese agriculture minister resigns after saying he doesn't care about rice prices. Illustration.

Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript

'Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture,' said Luo.

 Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript. Illustration.

A complete one-pot meal: Oshpalo with meat and ptitim for the whole table

Oshpalo, a Bukharan dish that includes meat, carrots, and onions, this time in a version with ptitim that makes all the kids eager to dig into the pot.

 Oshpalo with meat and ptitim

Scientists designed a hybrid type of rice to reduce methane emissions

This hybrid rice represents a significant advancement towards sustainable agriculture, as rice cultivation contributes to about 12% of human-made methane emissions.

 Rice plant at Pai Bamboo Bridge (Boon Ko Ku So) in Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand.