EU (European commission) Archives - Page 2 of 3

09
Jan

In the wake of EU concerns: Senate body seeks govt intervention in rice export

ricenews / 1 year
0
6 min read

2014-15 was year when Pakistan achieved record high cotton production of 15 million bales. By News Desk & Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rice and cotton industries are reeling under the weight of export quality issues, declining production, and a lack of cohesive food safety policies, prompting lawmakers on Wednesday to urge stronger government intervention. The […]

28
Dec

India presses EU court over basmati rice geographic rights

ricenews / 1 year
0
2 min read

EU cited international relations’ concerns to deny India access to Pakistan’s documents. By News Desk India has filed an appeal with the European Court of Justice following the European Union’s refusal to grant access to the Annexures accompanying Pakistan’s application for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, The News reported citing an Indian news outlet. The […]

24
Dec

India moves European court after EU rejects its plea to access Pakistan’s proof on Basmati origin

ricenews / 1 year
0
5 min read

Islamabad had provided the proof in annexure but EU says it would affect its global relations. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. India has approached the European Court of Justice after the European Union rejected India’s application to access the Annexures attached to Pakistan’s application for protected Geographical Indication (PGI). The EU claimed such access would undermine […]

24
Dec

Probe shows exported rice not contaminated in Pakistan

ricenews / 1 year
0
2 min read

Inquiry focuses on verifying integrity of Pakistan’s rice value chain and testing rice samples for GMO traces. By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) strongly refutes the claims regarding the cultivation of genetically modified organisms (GMO) rice in Pakistan, as reported recently in media. The allegations suggesting contamination in […]

15
Nov

EU Rice Sector Advances Sustainable Farming for the Future.

ricenews / 1 year
0
1 min read

Sam Allcock The European rice industry is pioneering sustainable agricultural practices, benefiting both consumers and the environment. With water-saving techniques, reduced chemical use, and increased biodiversity, EU rice cultivation is now more eco-friendly. These methods yield premium-quality rice while helping to cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect natural ecosystems. The European Rice campaign, supported by […]

14
Nov

Committee concludes findings on interception of pesticides residue in rice consignments in EU

ricenews / 1 year
0
5 min read

By Ghulam Abbas MoNFSR Secretary briefs NA’s Standing Committee on progress, confirming a thoroughly probe and will submit its findings shortlyISLAMABAD: The high-powered committee tasked with investigating the interception of pesticides residues in Pakistani rice consignments in European Union (EU) has completed its findings and will soon submit its report to the Prime Minister’s Office. […]

06
Nov

European Commission Authorizes Four GE Crops for Import

ricenews / 1 year
0
2 min read

On October 8, 2024, the European Commission approved four genetically engineered (GE) crops for food and animal feed. The four authorizations were published in the European Union’s Official Journal on October 10, 2024, and all will remain valid for 10 years. The authorizations were given to two GE maize/corn crops, with the other two as […]

15
Oct

Kingdom earns $335 million from rice exports in Q3

ricenews / 1 year
0
2 min read

Chea Vanyuth / Khmer Times Cambodia exported a total of 445,913 tonnes of milled rice in the first three quarters of this year, earning some $335 million in revenue, a Cambodia Rice Federation report said yesterday. Exported milled rice varieties included premium aromatic rice, fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice, […]

14
Oct

Basmati rice prices fluctuate post-MEP abolition amid Middle East tensions

ricenews / 1 year
0
4 min read

Despite challenges in Iran and global uncertainties, significant exports continue, especially to the European Union. By Prabhudatta Mishra Basmati (paddy) prices have improved after the minimum export price (MEP) was abolished, but farmers are not as happy as they expected to get last year’s rates. However, current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may drive […]

09
Oct

Rice with a high protein content developed

ricenews / 1 year
0
4 min read

Researchers are breeding protein-rich rice varieties that cause minimal increase in blood sugar levels Rice is a staple food for over four billion people. By nature, it contains a lot of carbohydrates but very little protein. A team of researchers from the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines and the Max Planck Institute of […]

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

New Business Guidance Equips...

Study Shows Restriction of...

Commercial rice farmers plan...

P1.66-B fund OK’d to...

Pakistan’s food exports slump...

Progress in negotiations to...