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Declining trend in paddy cultivation continues in Kerala.

While the production of rice (wetland) fell by 10.5% in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23, productivity and the area under cultivation fell by 4.9% and 5.9% respectively, according to the Economic Review 2024 tabled in the Assembly. The Hindu Bureau. The declining trend in rice cultivation in Kerala continued in 2023-24, with State-wide production, per-hectare productivity […]

As Pakistan and India spar over basmati rice, some fear for its survival.

International demand for basmati rice is forecast to double over the next few years. But farmers and connoisseurs say traditional varieties are disappearing. By Rick Noack and Karishma Mehrotra LAHORE, Pakistan — Long before this land was part of a frontier between India and Pakistan, farmers here grew a precious long-grain rice that was coveted […]

MoU between India & Indonesia on Non-Basmati White Rice Trade.

Utkarsh Classes. The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the Ministry of Trade of Indonesia. The approval was given in a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Terms of the MoU The export of rice is […]

All set to export 50,000 MTs of rice to BD.

Rizwan Bhatti. KARACHI: Pakistan is set to export 50,000 metric tons of rice to Bangladesh under a Government-to-Government (G2G) arrangement, following the Trading Corporation of Pakistan’s decision to award an international tender to two successful bidders. In December, to meet its domestic demand, Bangladesh expressed interest in importing rice from Pakistan on a G2G basis. […]

ASIA RICE – Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low; Vietnam prices tumble.

AseanPlus News HANOI/MANILA (Reuters): Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week, weighed down by rising supplies from the new season crop and a plummeting rupee, while Vietnam’s rates slid to their lowest level since early September 2022. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at US$418 to US$428 per metric […]

Indian rice offered at lowest price in Bangladesh tender for 50,000 tons

Synopsis In a recent tender by Bangladesh’s state grains buyer for 50,000 metric tons of rice, the lowest offer was $434.77 per metric ton CIF, quoted by Indian trading house Agrocorp. Although offers are under consideration, no purchase has been finalized yet. Bangladesh typically takes time for decision-making in such tenders. The lowest price offered […]

59 percent of Filipinos affected by surging rice prices, says survey

The survey results also showed that 58 percent believed the solutions provided by the government to control inflation were insufficient. Philippine Daily Inquirer. MANILA – The majority of Filipinos said that of the food items they bought in the last quarter of 2024, rice per kilo posted the highest increase and the government did not […]

Exporters encouraged to trade new rice varieties.

Trichy: Aimed at promoting export opportunities for non basmati rice varieties, Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute (ADAC&RI) here on Wednesday conducted a workshop for farmers, entrepreneurs, and exporters Participants visited the sample paddy fields where the advantages of cultivating TRY3 and TRYS rice varieties were explained “IRYI variety has superiority over other varieties […]

The global demand for Basmati rice: Opportunities for retailers

The demand for Basmati rice is rising both domestically and internatiorially, benefiting India’s agricultural and FMCG retail sectors. With significant growth projected, retail traders are positioned to capitalize on this trend, leading to increased production, streamlined supply chains, and greater revenue opportunities Anshul Garg. The demand for Basmati rice in the domestic and international markets […]