# Global rice output to fall 9 million tonnes by 2026-27: report

2026-08-12T22:40:20+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Hindu Business Line reports that IREF has signed a pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino's impact on global rice markets. The study projects global rice production will drop by 9 million tonnes in the 2026-27 marketing year. Three factors are driving the decline: El Nino weather patterns, rising input costs, and geopolitical tensions. The study aims to help policymakers and traders prepare for supply disruptions.

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- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/iref-in-pact-with-sp-global-energy-to-study-el-nino-impact-on-global-rice-market/article71336216.ece>

Tags: El Nino, food prices, global trade, IREF, rice production, S&P Global
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