India is leading the global rice market, but it’s more than just a grain game—it’s a tale of trade wars, culinary diplomacy, and the art of balancing supply and demand. Anushruti Singh Imagine this: India and its neighbouring countries are locked in tense trade negotiations, but there is one thing that unites them all—rice. India’s […]
The average Briton eats 5.6kg of white rice a year. But how much and which type should you eat to ensure you don’t pile on the pounds? Apart from being a staple food for over half the world’s population, we’re also rice fans in the UK, with 80 per cent of the population buying it […]
The company, which exports basmati rice from India, is considering investing in a rice mill as part of its backward integration plans, while expanding its spices exports basket. By Vishwanath Kulkarni The Swiss-Indian food and technology platform, Innoterra, is eyeing growth in its bulk commodities business of rice and spices exports from India on growing […]
A Korean military contingent stationed in South Sudan has participated in a rice-harvesting event in South Sudan as part of efforts to help the country cope with food shortages, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Sunday. The event, held at Dr. John Garang Memorial University of Science in the central region of Bor, came […]
Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the population. Farmers have been cultivating their lands using plenty of work, water, and expense. As rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, rice farming has a distinct […]
Despite challenges in Iran and global uncertainties, significant exports continue, especially to the European Union. By Prabhudatta Mishra Basmati (paddy) prices have improved after the minimum export price (MEP) was abolished, but farmers are not as happy as they expected to get last year’s rates. However, current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may drive […]
By: Jordeene B. Lagare The Philippines is expected to import more rice this year and next, remaining as the world’s top importer of this staple food as the El Niño, La Niña and recent typhoons have curbed local production. In its latest Grain: World Markets and Trade report, the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural […]
Chemically fortified rice was labelled as unsafe for some. The government was under pressure in the Supreme Court to ensure it is not given to those who are at risk. The government instead set up a convenient expert panel to conclude that nobody needs to be warned to begin with.Shreegireesh Jalihal New Delhi: In 2021, […]
by Trade Brains In a significant shift in the global rice market, prices have experienced their sharpest decline in 16 years following India’s decision to relax export curbs. This move has sent ripples through the international rice trade, affecting both exporters and importers alike. India Loosens Export Controls The Indian government on September 28 announced […]
Tith Kongnov / Khmer Times The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said that so far paddy fields in four provinces have been rehabilitated while those in five others are affected by flash floods. Khim Finan, a Ministry Undersecretary of State, said yesterday that as of October 10, a second wave of flash floods had […]
