Rising temperature affected India’s wheat yield in North-Western plains in 2021-22I varieties gain, Government tells Rajya Sabha. By BL Mangaluru Bureau A new tariff line regime for rice-based on process (parboiled, others) and on variety (rice recognised by the Geographical Indication Registry, Basmati, others) will be implemented by the Centre from May 1 for the […]
5% broken rice offers cut by over $20/tonne in a month, while parboiled price prices down $14. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice exports from India are likely to pick up from June once competing countries such as Vietnam and Pakistan run out of stocks, traders said. A factor that could go in India’s favour is […]
The alarming lack of rainfall in Pakistan has severe implications for agriculture, water supply, and the overall ecosystem. This crisis affects not only humans but also animals and plant life. In recent years, Pakistan has experienced erratic weather patterns, with reports indicating a 70% reduction in winter rainfall. This significant decline has led to drought […]
By Leander C. Domingo TUGUEGARAO CITY — The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2) distributed P343,000 worth of Rice Farmer Financial Assistance (RFFA) to 49 beneficiaries in Itbayat, Batanes. Each farmer received P7,000 cash to help sustain their farming activities in one of the remotest areas in the country. DA-RFO2 executive director Rose […]
Earlier, Bangladesh decided to import 500,000 tons of rice from India through international open tenders. UNB Another consignment of 10,850 tons of Indian parboiled rice arrived at the country’s premier seaport, Chittagong Port on Thursday. A vessel “MV HT Unite” carrying the consignment docked at the port, said a media release sent from the Ministry […]
In MY2024-25, the total harvested area was recorded at 11.4 million hectares, with production at 36.6 million tonnes.ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman The country is poised for a substantial rise in rice production during the upcoming Marketing Year (May-April) 2025-26, as favourable weather conditions, expanded cultivation areas, and robust government support converge to boost output amid […]
Amru Rice, Cambodia Agriculture Cooperative Corporation (CACC), and the Cambodia Rice Federation (CRF), supported by Cambodia Australia Partnership for Resilient Economic Development (CAPRED), co-hosted here late last week the 5th Sustainable Agri-Food Conference in Cambodia under the theme “Growing a Better Cambodia: Sustainable Food Innovations and Transformations.” The conference was presided over by Va Rothsan, […]
Taita Taveta County is the next frontier for rice production in the country, Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation (KALRO) Director General Dr. Eliud Kireger has said. The potential for rice in the area is huge, and although a lot of farmers are increasing rice production, there are no milling facilities, he said. “When we […]
India’s seafood, shrimp, and rice exports to the US face challenges as the Trump administration imposes a 27% reciprocal tariff. Ecuador may gain market share in seafood exports, while basmati rice could see reduced demand due to the tariff hike. Written by Sandip Das India’s shrimp and rice exports to the US are likely to […]
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of rice in the near future to ensure an uninterrupted supply for consumers amid an impending shortage due to adverse weather conditions in the last cultivation season. Rice shortage during the upcoming festive season could be detrimental to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led […]
