By: Jordeene B. Lagare – Reporter MANILA, Philippines – Starting July 16, the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be lowered to P43 a kilo from the current P45. In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Agriculture said easing tensions following the ceasefire between Israel and Iran prompted the agency to […]
Regenerative farming emerges as a tool for climate-resilient, sustainable Indian agriculture. Sonali Mukherjee Indian agriculture, which supports 43% of the country’s work force and contributes around 18% of its GDP is undergoing a transformation. Excessive reliance on chemical fertilisers, pesticides and intensive water use have led to widespread soil degradation, water scarcity and declining crop […]
Source: Mongabay In a step towards strengthening food security amid rising climate pressures, researchers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), have developed two genome-edited rice varieties: DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. Developed using the […]
Central rice stocks have reached 37.48 MT, the highest in 20 years—over three times the buffer. Rising procurement under free ration schemes and low OMSS offtake have led to surplus, prompting concerns over rising subsidy costs and storage challenges ahead of the next paddy season. Written by Sandip Das The government’s rice stocks have soared […]
Arathi Menon In a step towards strengthening food security amid rising climate pressures, researchers at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), have developed two genome-edited rice varieties: DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1. Developed using the […]
The Committee of Secretaries has decided to increase the prices of wheat and rice to be sold via the open market sale scheme. By Subramani Ra Mancombu The Indian government has decided to raise the reserve price for wheat and rice, including brokens, to be sold under the open market sale scheme (OMSS). This includes […]
In today’s Finshots, we tell you why India is diverting its record rice surplus for ethanol production and whether it’s a sustainable fix for the long term. The Story What do you do when your godowns are overflowing with more rice than the country can eat, export or give away in ration schemes? If you’re […]
TOI Business Desk India’s Kharif crop sowing surged by 11.3% year-on-year as of June 27, 2025, propelled by a strong southwest monsoon and 9% above-average rainfall. Pulses and rice acreage saw significant increases, while cotton and jute declined. Northwestern and Central regions experienced above-normal precipitation, boosting reservoir storage levels to 36% of capacity. NEW DELHI: […]
NEWSPAPER SECTION: Business / WRITER: Wichit Chantanusornsiri The National Rice Policy and Management Committee has approved four projects worth more than 50 billion baht to maintain price stability and strengthen security for rice farmers. According to Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade (DIT), the committee approved a paddy sales postponement loan programme […]
By Web Desk Pakistan exported over 5.544 million metric tons of rice valued at $3.203 billion during the 11 months of FY2024-25, as compared to the exports of 5.5.593 million metric tons worth of $3.628 billion of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-May, 2024-25, the rice exports decreased by […]
