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Stored paddy worth Rs 840 crore spoiled in five years in TN

TNIE acquired this information after multiple RTI requests and appeals, following delays and denials from TNCSC. B Anbuselvan CHENNAI: Despite ongoing efforts to expand storage infrastructure, Tamil Nadu suffered wastage of 3.72 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy/rice stored at direct procurement centres and warehouses from 2019-20 to 2023-24 at a minimum estimated financial loss of […]

Rice Prices in Pakistan climb higher ahead of Eid; Check New Rates

Source: Pakistan Observer Prices of several basic commodities including rice and chicken increased, adding to financial burden on households preparing for the festive season. Super Basmati rice prices jumped from Rs25 to 30 per kilogram, now reaching Rs340 per kilogram, Sella rice rate has been increased by Rs20, hitting Rs340 per kg in late May. […]

India’s Food-Grain Production Reaches 354 Million Tonnes; Wheat, Rice & Maize Boom

New Delhi: India’s foodgrain production is estimated to have reached 354 million tonnes in 2024-25, which is 6.6 per cent higher than last year’s (2023-24) production of 332 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates. The estimates are based on all major crops, including wheat, rice, maize, soyabean, pulses and groundnuts. The data shows […]

IRRI scientists identify rice varieties with anti-cancer properties 

Scientists now in the hot pursuit of genes that are responsible for anti-cancer properties. By KV Kurmanath Here’s a breakthrough that rice lovers would want to hear. Scientists at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have identified a few rice varieties with anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The research outcome has been published in the […]

Cheaper govt-stockpiled rice hits store shelves in Japan

Xinhua. TOKYO — Japanese government-stockpiled rice released through no-bid contracts with retailers has hit store shelves in the country, amid high prices of other types of rice. Some retailers, including major supermarket operator Ito-Yokado, began selling the grain at some of their outlets on Saturday, with a price tag of 2,160 yen ($15) including tax […]