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Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on Rice Exporters: Focus on India’s Basmati

OV Desk Approximately 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice destined for Iran are currently stranded at Indian ports due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. This disruption has significant implications for India’s rice export industry, particularly as Iran is the second-largest market for Indian basmati rice. The All India Rice Exporters Association has reported that […]

Kenya hopes to increase rice production with China’s help

chinadaily.com.cn Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi spoke highly of China’s achievements in the field of science and technology, noting the significant potential for cooperation between Kenya and China in technological innovation. He highlighted China’s notable progress in rice research, with certain rice varieties demonstrating high yields […]

Basmati rice exports to Iran will likely equal last year’s level 

About 1 lakh tonnes of contracted quantity waiting to be shipped; new deals will be signed from October. By Prabhudatta Mishra India’s Basmati rice exports to Iran may be near last year’s level of 0.86 million tonnes (mt). This is because shipments are normally sold at a $100/tonne discount in addition to Iran’s demand-production mismatch, […]

Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros

Africa Rice In the Union of the Comoros, agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods—but food insecurity remains a pressing challenge. Limited arable land, climate-related stressors, degraded soils, and restricted access to markets and quality inputs have all contributed to low agricultural productivity. As a result, chronic malnutrition, particularly among children under five—remains alarmingly high. […]

India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Despite India’s heavy subsidies on exports, Pakistan’s rice shipments remained largely unaffected due to a strategy adopted by local exporters that prioritised agility and quality. India recently re-entered the international rice market after a two-year hiatus imposed to ensure domestic food security. The lifting of export bans by New Delhi generated considerable […]

Farm goods exports rise 8% to $ 4.2 billion in April-May

Farm goods exports rose over 8% to $4.2 billion in April-May 2025, led by strong rice, buffalo meat, and fruit shipments. India’s rice trade regained momentum after export curbs were lifted. Rising global demand and above-normal monsoon forecast are expected to further boost agri-exports. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed food […]

Rice exporters face payment delays amid West Asia chaos

With the escalation of Iran-Israel conflict, rice exporters in Haryana — which accounts for 30 per cent of the country’s basmati rice shipments to Iran — are struggling with major disruptions in ship movements and payment delays. While Karnal is the main hub of basmati exports, Kaithal and Sonipat too contribute to the foreign demand. […]

Food grain import costs set to outpace volume growth this fiscal

Yasir Wardad Rice imports mark a significant rise while wheat imports fall. The country’s food grain import cost is set to be considerably higher than the growth of its import volume in the outgoing this fiscal, available data revealed. According to the Ministry of Food, imports of food grain both by private traders and the […]

DA delays rice price cut amid global volatility

Author: DA Press Office Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Monday the Department of Agriculture (DA) is delaying a plan to reduce the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) of imported rice next month, citing growing volatility in global markets sparked by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The DA had previously planned to […]