India’s exports were bigger than the combined shipments of the world’s next four biggest exporters: Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and the United States. India has removed most of the export curbs it imposed on rice shipments in 2023 with immediate effect, as above-average monsoon rains are expected to boost crop yields amid overflowing stocks in state […]
The state government had requested the centre to shift 20 lakh MT of rice and wheat out of the state otherwise it could create law and order problems during ensuring procurement season. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: With granaries across Punjab already overflowing with last years’ stocks of rice and wheat, finding storage for new produce has […]
The Hindu Bureau Representatives from farmers’ associations from several southern States have expressed strong opposition to the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops in the country, citing concerns that transgenic seeds could lead to a loss of farmers’ independence, as seed ownership would likely shift to corporate entities. They have decided to mount pressure on […]
Jayatri Nag, ET Bureau Synopsis: India has lifted its ban on the export of non-basmati white rice, a move welcomed by exporters in West Bengal. The government also reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20 percent to 10 percent. This decision is expected to boost incomes for exporters and farmers with the upcoming […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan removed a floor price for rice exports on Friday, the country’s commerce ministry said, following a similar move by neighbouring India. The Ministry of Commerce said in a written notification that the minimum export price for rice which was last set in November would be removed “effective immediately”. Earlier this month, India removed […]
But India imposed a minimum export price of $490 per tonne. India today withdrew the blanket ban on export of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne. The country has also slashed the export duty on parboiled rice to 10 percent from 20 percent, PTI […]
Delhi to resume non-basmati rice exports as it seeks to expand world market share. NEW DELHI – India is preparing to resume exports of non-basmati white rice as inventories in the world’s biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop. New Delhi set a floor price for non-basmati exports […]
The sight of farmers throwing the basmati produce leaves city residents shocked. Manmeet Singh Gill ,Tribune News Service Anguished over the abysmally low prices being offered to them for basmati, the farmers here scattered the crop on city roads on Saturday and demanded that the government ensure a fair price. The farmers started their protest […]
The move has amended the export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether polished or gazed).Written By Nikita Prasad The government on Saturday, September 28, removed the blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice and imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $490 per tonne. Exports of non-basmati white […]
By Shahmir Kazi Pakistan’s rice exports have emerged as a beacon of hope for the country’s struggling economy, with an approximate 78 percent surge in FY23-24. This remarkable growth has not only bolstered foreign exchange reserves but also showcased the immense potential of the agricultural sector to drive economic recovery. Pakistan exported some 6 million […]
