Efforts of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are yielding results as Pakistan has historically achieved $4 billion from the exports of rice. As per details, Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in rice exports, generating $4 billion in revenue through the facilitation of the SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council). According to SIFC official Shahjehan […]
Rajesh Dhami, Food technology News The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) manufacturing sector and rice millers in Hyderabad, today. The meeting was chaired by CEO Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, with special guests including Sri D.S. Chauhan, Commissioner & Principal […]
Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]
This fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety is cherished across South Asia and the Middle East. By Perry Santanachote Basmati rice—often called the “queen of rice” in India and Pakistan—is cherished in kitchens worldwide, particularly in South Asian cuisines. When translated directly from Hindi, basmati means “queen of fragrance.” Its delicate aroma, long slender grains, and […]
By Hannah Kirshner A recent shortage of rice on supermarket shelves in Japan has been pinned on the large number of tourists visiting the country as well as hot weather exacerbated by climate change. But farmers and agricultural analysts say there’s something else at play — a decades-old government program that pays farmers not to […]
SynopsisIndia’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest since Aug. 24, 2023, amid weak demand and depreciation in the rupee. Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter […]
BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more than a year this week, pressured by slow demand and increased supply after top exporter India recently eased restrictions on exports of the staple. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $490-$495 per metric ton this week, the lowest […]
Lady Vicencio, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The price of well-milled rice sold under the Rice-For-All Program will decrease to P43 from P45 per kilo, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday. Selling of rice at P43 per kilo under the program will start on Friday in Kadiwa sa Pangulo sites in Luzon. DA Spokesperson […]
Farmers like Amrik Singh from Amritsar are bearing the brunt of these developments. Singh, who sold his Basmati 1509 produce at Rs 2,600 per quintal today, is deeply disappointed. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Farmers in Punjab are growing increasingly frustrated as the price of Basmati 1509 remains stubbornly low, despite the removal of the […]
PNA MANILA – The retail prices of rice are expected to decline by as much as PHP5 to PHP7 at the onset of 2025 with the anticipated signing of amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., a lawmaker said on Thursday. Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr. said […]
