The narrow window between paddy harvesting and sowing of wheat is at the root of farm fires in Punjab and Haryana. Here’s why that happens, and how a new rice variety could help.Written by Harish Damodaran Harpreet Singh has been cultivating Pusa-44 paddy since 2000, if not earlier. “Why not, when it yields 35-36 quintals […]
Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: With the removal of the Minimum Export Price (MEP), Pakistani rice traders can now export without price restrictions, enabling them to better compete with India in the global market. Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) Chela Ram Kewlani has welcomed the government’s decision, calling it a major milestone for the industry. […]
Thailand and Pakistan are the other major rice exporters to the UAE, which is the world’s largest re-exporter of rice. by Waheed Abbas Non-basmati rice prices are expected to drop around 20 per cent in the UAE after India removed the export ban on the commodity. India is the largest source of rice imports for […]
Our Correspondent THATTA: Traders have been accused of setting rice prices at will, exploiting local farmers and causing widespread discontent among the community. Farmers from different villages of Thatta District, accompanied by leaders from the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) – including Shahnawaz Brohi, Mir Muhammad Brohi, Shahjahan Brohi, Ghulam Qadir Brohi, Muhammad Qasim Khaskheli, Ishaq […]
Turmoil in market already impacted by poor harvest drives up costs for restaurants. JUMPEI KINEFUCHI, YUI SATO and FUMIKA NAKASHIMA, Nikkei staff writers TOKYO — The price of rice used by restaurants in Japan has surged by 30% to 40% from a year earlier, as food service companies move to secure supplies on expectations of […]
The export ban had come amid a marginal dip in rice production and the looming threat of an erratic monsoon last year. What is the situation this year? What is India’s status as a rice exporter? We explain. Written by Harikishan Sharma The Centre Saturday (September 28) lifted the ban on export of Non-Basmati White […]
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 […]
