By Rangamati Correspondent As in previous years, the indigenous communities across the three hill districts of Rangamati, Bandarban, and Khagrachari have once again immersed themselves in the traditional harvest of jhum rice. The golden paddy fields that blanket the hills signal that the peak season for jhum harvesting has arrived. Farmers, elated by an excellent […]
Source: Policy Circle Basmati rice dispute: The free trade agreement between India and the European Union, under negotiation for years, has entered an unexpected quagmire. The stumbling block is not tariffs on automobiles or pharmaceuticals, but basmati rice. Both India and Pakistan claim exclusive rights to the “basmati” designation, a dispute that has spilled into […]
Three industry associations support the move, hope it will yield tangible results By Prabhudatta Mishra After introducing mandatory registration of contracts for export of non-basmati rice, the Indian government has decided to levy a token fee of ₹8 per tonne to promote the staple cereal as an India brand. Currently, several varieties are exported in […]
ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Thursday said that Pakistan produces one of the best quality of rice and there is a need to explore new markets to enhance our rice export and contribute to the economy of the country. He expressed these views in meeting with representatives of Rice Exports […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is moving to tighten the country’s rice import policy by extending the current two-month import suspension and raising tariffs on foreign rice, in a bid to stabilize palay prices and protect Filipino farmers during the peak of the harvest season. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. made the announcement Wednesday, […]
Amanur Aman, Kushtia India has introduced new regulations for rice exports to Bangladesh, raising concerns that imports may slow and prices could rise in the domestic market. The Foreign Trade Wing of India issued the directive on Wednesday, which came into effect on Thursday. Under the new rules, exporters of non-Basmati rice must register their […]
JAKARTA – Perum Bulog emphasized that the use of uniform packaging on 5 kilograms of Stableized Supply and Food Price (SPHP) rice will facilitate distribution, increase affordability and maintain the quality of rice evenly throughout the region. “The design of the packaging is uniform, the distribution of SPHP rice is expected to be easier for […]
India is expected to achieve a record rice harvest this year, with forecasts pointing to strong yields that could further strengthen the country’s position as one of the world’s leading grain producers, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Currently, India is projected to produce more than 145 million metric tonnes of rice […]
While India continues to dominate the global rice export market, a significant shift in trade patterns is underway, creating a stark contrast between the country’s two coastlines. Exporters are increasingly redirecting their cargo to efficient west coast ports such as Kandla (+33% growth y-o-y in January-August 2025) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (+31%), leading […]
Bangladesh is one of the main importers of non-basmati rice from India. The Daily Star NEW DELHI – The Indian government has announced that exports of non-basmati rice will now be allowed only after registration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), an arm of the Commerce Ministry. Bangladesh is one […]
