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US tariff threatens Indian rice prices and diaspora consumption

Prices of several grocery items have gone up in Indian stores over the last few months. By KV Kurmanath The imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on India could increase the prices of popular Indian rice varieties, according to consumers in the Indian diaspora. “Prices of several grocery items have gone up in Indian […]

Japan’s first rice crop of 2025 goes on sale at high prices

The first rice harvest of 2025 has hit shelves in Japan, with prices significantly higher than last year against the backdrop of strong demand for domestic rice brands. Rice prices may remain high even after autumn, leading consumers to struggle with their food spending. On Thursday, the early Koshihikari-brand rice crop from Miyazaki Prefecture was […]

West Bengal sets a record in paddy production – GetBengal story

Information Desk Producing 25.653 million metric tons of paddy is not so easy! It is undoubtedly a historic milestone in agriculture. The farmers of West Bengal have reestablished Bengal’s position in paddy cultivation. The state has emerged as one of the top paddy-producing regions in the country. Statistics show that the amount of paddy cultivated […]