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Ease In Rice Export Restrictions Helping Domestic Prices Ahead Of Harvest

BW Online Bureau India is the leading exporter and grower of basmati rice, followed by neighboring Pakistan. Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend after India removed export restrictions and opened new business avenues for exporters. The removal of trade barriers has helped Indian rice exporters regain competitiveness in the overseas markets. According to traders, […]

Governor vows full support to rice exporters

KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor Sindh, has assured his full support to resolve the issues and problems of rice exporters to earn more foreign exchange for the country. Governor on Wednesday visited REAP House and attended the charge taking ceremony of newly elected office-bearers of REAP. The ceremony was also attended by Muhammad Zubair […]

Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs

Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice. By Abid Hussain Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different varieties of rice dropped on Monday after India and Pakistan made tit-for-tat moves to eliminate price caps and resume rice exports. On Saturday, the Indian government lifted […]

Indonesia’s Rice Import Paradox: Persistent Importation Despite Immense Fertile Lands

Indonesia, an agrarian country with fertile lands, has a rich history of rice cultivation, making it a significant player in the global rice economy. By Sekarsari Sugihartono Indonesia, an agrarian country with fertile lands, has a rich history of rice cultivation, making it a significant player in the global rice economy. Despite this natural endowment […]

Global rice prices drop as India lifts export ban

Exporters in Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand and Myanmar also lowered prices by at least $10 (£7.51) per tonne on Monday, dealers said. GLOBAL rice prices fell on Monday (30) after India, the world’s top rice exporter, approved the resumption of exports, increasing global supply and offering more affordable options for buyers in poorer Asian and African […]

Punjab Approves New Basmati Rice Varieties to Increase Production

The Punjab Seed Council has officially approved two new basmati rice varieties, promising a 50% increase in yield compared to currently cultivated types. These new varieties are expected to produce between 60 and 65 maunds per acre, significantly improving the current average yield of 40-45 maunds per acre. At the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, […]

Japan’s Rice Farmers Planting More Heat-Resistant Varieties

Japanese rice farmers are responding to rising summer temperatures by increasing their usage of heat-resistant varieties. In 2023, 46 varieties of heat-resistant rice, which are less susceptible to high summer temperatures, were planted in 39 prefectures across Japan, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The total cultivation area for heat-resistant rice was […]

Euricom forms Pakistan rice venture

The Italy-based business will own 50% of the new venture. Dean Best Euricom, the Italy-headquartered rice supplier, has set up a new venture in Pakistan to bolster its basmati business. The company has formed Fatima Euricom with local business Fatima Rice Mills. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Fatima Euricom venture will own the “most […]