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Punjab explores ways to increase rice production, exports

By Our Correspondent LAHORE:Punjab has initiated a process of exploring ways to increase rice production and exports. Rice is cultivated at around six million acres of land in Punjab annually in Kharif season. Several practical initiatives to increase rice exports are being undertaken by Punjab Agriculture Department, said Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo while […]

Asia rice: Indian rates fall to two-year low on robust rains, weaker rupee

Reuters Indian rice export prices fell to their lowest level in two years this week due to depreciation of the rupee and expectations that a second year of robust monsoon rains would lead to another bumper crop, while Thailand saw muted demand. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $380-$386 per ton, down from […]

25% rice yet to be milled in Punjab; frustrated millers say repeat of last year, ask govt to create space in godowns

The Punjab government is dealing with limited storage capacity, and the recent wheat procurement has only added to the burden. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Nearly 25 per cent of rice in Punjab remains unmilled two months after the milling deadline, leading to concerns from millers about logistical challenges and rising costs. As of June […]

Operation Basmati

Simply Haryana: India, Pakistan vying for Gulf market. Parveen Arora/ Tribune News Service India and Pakistan are now bracing up for ‘Operation Basmati’, in the wake of Operation Sindoor. In the weeks to come, the estranged neighbours are expected to vie for the highly competitive basmati export, especially in the Gulf region. Industry insiders are […]

Hun Sen urges govt to improve irrigation to boost crop yields

Khmer Times Staff / Khmer Times Senate President Hun Sen has called on the government to intensify efforts to improve irrigation systems to support farmers and enhance rice cultivation and overall crop productivity. Speaking during the joint session of the National Assembly and Senate yesterday, Mr Hun Sen said the most pressing issue in the […]

NA Body Calls for Stronger Oversight to Prevent Disruptions in Rice Exports

By Associated Press of Pakistan. The Standing Committee on Commerce Tuesday called for enhanced administrative oversight by the Department of Plant Protection to prevent recurring disruptions in Pakistan’s rice exports, a vital sector of the country’s agricultural economy. According to press release issued by National Assembly Secretariat, the meeting was chaired by Muhammad Jawed Hanif […]

To diversify rice imports, Philippines turns to India and Thailand

Source: Agro Spectrum India. Vietnam continues to dominate the Philippines’ rice import market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s rice shipments. Despite efforts by the Philippines to diversify its sources, Vietnam remains the primary supplier, providing the vast majority of the rice imported into the country. This heavy reliance underscores Vietnam’s critical […]

Vietnam to export first batch of low-emission rice.

Viernam is set to make a groundbreaking entry into the ‘low-emission’ rice market in Japan, with its first export shipment in June. Viet Nam News. HANOI – On June 5, the ‘Green and low-emission Vietnamese rice’ trademark will officially enter the export market. The first shipment, bound for Japan, is seen as a significant breakthrough […]

Agriculture drives Indonesia’s economic growth

The agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector posted the highest growth among all economic sectors, reaching 10.52% in Q1, mainly due to bumper rice and corn harvests. Rice output surged by 51.45% while corn production rose by more than 39%. Jakarta (VNA) – Agriculture is emerging as a key driver of Indonesia’s economic growth, especially in […]