Reuters MUMBAI: India’s rice stocks in government warehouses climbed over 14% from a year earlier to a record high for early September, while wheat inventories reached a four-year peak on stronger buying from farmers, official data showed on Wednesday. Record rice stocks will support higher exports by the world’s biggest supplier, while improved wheat inventories […]
India’s farm and processed food exports rose nearly 10% to $10.03 bn in Apr-Aug FY26, led by rice, buffalo meat, and fruits & vegetables. Robust global demand, easing curbs, and higher orders from markets like Bangladesh and the Middle East are expected to sustain growth. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed […]
State reserves of rice, including unmilled paddy, totalled a record 48.2 million tons as of September 1, far exceeding the government’s target of 13.5 million tons for July 1. By Reuters India’s rice stocks in government warehouses climbed over 14 per cent from a year earlier to a record high for early September, while wheat […]
Yield in areas not affected by floods and rain likely to be higher, say State official. By Prabhudatta Mishra Punjab may see only a fall in rice production after the floods destroyed the paddy crop in about 2 lakh hectares, said a senior state official. The yield in non-affected areas is likely to be higher, […]
Chea Vanyuth and Sum Manet / Khmer Times Synopsis: The optimistic forecast comes on the heels of strong export performance in the first eight months of the year, placing Cambodia well within reach of its ambitious year-end target. Cambodia is on track to export more than 700,000 tonnes of milled rice by the end of […]
Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status. By Financial Times A dispute over the protected status of basmati rice is adding to tensions between India and Pakistan, threatening to complicate New Delhi’s push for a trade deal with the EU. The South Asian rivals are […]
Nyein Nyein The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) asked member exporting companies to continue buying rice and paddy and to send a weekly inventory list to the MRF.The harvest season of early matured paddy has started this year. Yet, demand for rice and paddy is declining, raising farmers’ concerns. The statement of the federation analyzed possible […]
Guyana’s rice sector is poised for another record harvest in 2025, but while farmers and millers are celebrating strong yields, the international market is proving less favourable, with falling prices and a global glut creating serious challenges for exporters. President Dr. Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that global rice production is at an “all-time high”, […]
Synopsis A dispute over basmati rice’s protected status is straining India-Pakistan relations and may complicate New Delhi’s EU trade deal. Both countries claim exclusive rights to “basmati,” limiting it to specific regions. India seeks sole ownership to protect authenticity, while Pakistan’s claim includes areas in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. EU negotiations are stalled to avoid a diplomatic […]
The farmers expressed their desire to dedicate their organic harvest for the daily bhog and prasad, ensuring purity in the offerings while promoting sustainable agriculture. Express News Service SAMBALPUR: In a heart-warming initiative, farmers from Padmapur in Bargarh district have come forward to supply organically-grown rice for the daily rituals and offerings at Samaleswari temple. […]
