To strengthen its clean energy agenda, the Indian government has approved an extra 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production during the 2024–25 ethanol supply year. This brings the cumulative rice allocation under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) scheme to 5.2 million tonnes. Posted by Shivam In a significant move to accelerate its […]
The reason isn’t assured MSP procurement alone. It is also because of the two cereal crops receiving priority in public breeding and research support, reflected in steady yield increases over time. Written by Harish Damodaran. Farmers, like all businessmen, are rational and risk-averse. Everything else being the same, they will choose to grow crops that […]
Jullian Luchavez Rice is a staple food for Filipinos, and with prices surging since 2023, populist politicians make rhetoric out of rice costs, targeting those most affected by inflation. In the Philippines, rice is not just for eating—it’s for winning elections. For years, politicians have made empty promises to reduce rice prices. President Ferdinand Marcos […]
All Indian exports to the UK will now enjoy zero-duty benefits, opening access to one of the world’s most affluent and consumption-driven markets. Sonal Khetarpal In Short After three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is likely to boost bilateral trade by $60 billion (Rs […]
HANOI (Reuters): Indian rice export prices dropped to a near two-year low this week, weighed down by weaker demand and depreciation in the rupee, while Thai rates rose to a more than two-month peak. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $384-$391 per metric ton, down from the last week’s $390-$397. Indian 5% broken […]
The release of genome-edited rice marks a policy and scientific shift, positioning India to lead biotech-driven farming amid climate, resource, and food security challenges. CD Mayee / Bhagirath Choudhary In a landmark scientific breakthrough in agriculture, the Government of India has officially released the world’s first two genome-edited rice varieties developed using the CRISPR-Cas9 technique, […]
TBS Report Vendors attribute the fall in rice prices to the arrival of Boro season paddy in the market. On the other hand, the price of vegetables remains high due to low seasonal supply. Retail prices of rice have started to decline, with a drop of Tk8-10 per kg for fine rice over the past […]
Chinese researchers identify gene, called HMGB1, which helps rice with less water. Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor In a big breakthrough, Chinese scientists say they’ve cracked a genetic code in upland rice roots that could help regular rice survive with less water — a game-changer for farming in our warming world. Their secret weapon? A […]
Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia. JAKARTA, May 9 (Xinhua) — Indonesia’s rice production projection for 2025 has been revised to over 34 million tons, up from the initial estimate of 32 million tons in November last year, creating potential opportunities for exports, an official announced on Thursday. According to Sam Herodian, special staff to the Minister […]
All India Rice Exporters Association president Satish Goel said the recent increase in prices of the commodity was owing to higher demand and not due to the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. By PTI. New Delhi: All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) president Satish Goel on Friday ruled out any impact on Basmati trade, stressing that the […]
