ARTICLE 4 #AgriTrade

“Corn Growers Express Appreciation for Asian Markets Announcement” — NCGA press release on Oct 26, 2025. It states: “Eliminating tariffs on ethanol exports to Malaysia and Cambodia will boost demand.”

The arrival of white maize has increased in local agricultural markets this week. With the recent harvesting season coming to an end, farmers are bringing large quantities of their produce to the mandis (agri-markets).

Global pistachio prices are expected to remain firm due to tight supplies in some producing countries and increasing demand from international buyers. High-quality Iranian pistachios are likely to command premium prices, benefiting both exporters and local farmers.

Indian rice export prices edged lower this week, pressured by a depreciating rupee and subdued buying interest from key overseas markets. Traders said the softer currency helped exporters stay competitive, but limited fresh demand capped any upside in prices.

Investments in digital tracking, organic certification, and transparent supply chains are enabling Vietnamese cashew products to meet international compliance requirements while enhancing buyer confidence.

Price trends for soybean meal in Thailand have recently shown some downward pressure due to global supply increases, with raw material costs declining in early 2025. These shifts have eased some production costs for feed mills and livestock producers.