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05
Nov

APEDA facilitates first export of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica

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India Shipping News NEW DELHI: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export consignment of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica. This initiative aligns with the visionary programme of the Hon’ble […]

23
Oct

Odisha’s rice millers to meet in Bargarh on October 26 to discuss issues

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Bansal further said OSCSC, the paddy procurement agency for the state, has not paid the custody and maintenance charges to the millers for KMS 2023-24 and 24-25. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: Members of the All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) have decided to convene a meeting in Bargarh on October 26 to discuss various issues […]

22
Oct

Odisha’s rice quota raised to 58 lakh tonne by Centre

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The food ministry has allowed the state government to lift rice in advance from the central pool for food security and nutrition schemes till March 2026. Bijoy Pradhan BHUBANESWAR: In a significant development, the Centre has revised the rice procurement estimate of the state from 50 lakh tonne to 58 lakh tonne for kharif marketing […]

21
Oct

FCI set to launch direct rice sale to public on Nov 14

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Simultaneously, it has floated tenders for bulk sale of rice to traders at ₹2,800 per quintal, allowing purchases of up to 50,000 tonnes per bidder. By Prabhudatta Mishra The Food Corporation of India (FCI) plans to sell the best quality rice, including parboiled rice, directly to consumers during Delhi’s annual trade fair on November 14. […]

16
Oct

Why are Punjab rice shellers buying hybrid paddy despite protests earlier and a ban?

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Experts and farmer unions demand a consistent and science-backed policy on hybrid paddy rather than reactive bans and sudden market shifts that leave both farmers and millers in the lurch. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Making a surprise shift from their strong opposition last year, rice shellers in Punjab are now storing government-procured hybrid paddy […]

13
Oct

Govt offloads a record 5.6 MT of rice to bulk buyers

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India’s central rice stock continues to surge past 47 million tonnes (MT), significantly above the buffer norm, despite record open market sales, ethanol, and welfare scheme allocations. Written by Sandip Das The government’s central-pool rice stocks continue to surge despite record offloading of grain through open market sale, liberal allocations to states, and for ethanol […]

08
Oct

India’s expanding rice export ambitions expected to weigh on global prices

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India’s aggressive export drive is likely to extend its grip on global rice trade, where it already accounts for around 40% of shipments. INDIA – India, the world’s leading rice exporter, is seeking to further consolidate its dominance in the global rice market during the 2025/26 season, raising concerns over prolonged weakness in international prices. […]

04
Oct

Rice stocks with FCI surge to 10-year high

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Rice stocks held by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have surged to a 10-year high of 36.3 million tonnes (MT), 2.5 times the required buffer, primarily due to robust crop output and high Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement. Written by Sandip Das Rice stocks with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) have risen to […]

02
Oct

117 LMT rice expected in Punjab, storage available for 15 LMT as of now

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Ruchika Khanna / Tribune News Service As much as 117 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice is expected to be produced in Punjab from the 180 LMT of paddy projected to arrive in the mandis during the ongoing kharif marketing season. However, storage space to accommodate only 15 LMT produce is currently available in the […]

24
Sep

Haryana: No clarity about major changes in CMR policy, say rice millers

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By HT Correspondent, Karnal Despite the assurances, the association members are still reluctant to register under the CMR policy, raising doubts over the smooth procurement process. Even as the Haryana minister of food supplies, civil and consumer affairs Rajesh Nagar on Tuesday assured the rice millers that their demands will be met within 15 days, […]

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