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Basmati Rice shipments to Iran stuck at ports amid Middle East conflict

India Shipping News NEW DELHI: Around 1,00,000 tonnes of Basmati Rice destined for Iran are stranded at Indian ports due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) said on Monday. Association President Mr. Satish Goyal said around 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice meant for Iran is currently stuck at Indian […]

How Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and India are transforming rice farming

Agronomy Rice feeds more than half the world’s population and sustains the livelihoods of 144 million people globally—80 percent of them smallholder farmers. With demand expected to rise by 30 percent by 2050, rice is set to become a staple crop in times to come, says World Bank. Today, the rice sector faces urgent challenges: […]

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surge by 121pc in five months

Islamabad – Pakistan’s rice exports to China witnessed a remarkable 121% year-on-year increase in the first five months of 2025, signalling deeper trade ties and stronger agricultural cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Ghulam Qadir, Trade and Investment Counsellor at the Pakistan Embassy in China. Ghulam Qadir told China Economic Net (CEN) that, […]

World Bank-funded modernisation project transforms TN’s agriculture sector

With a total outlay of Rs 2,961 cr, which includes 30% TN government share, the project has benefited over 16 lakh farmers across 34 districts. DTNEXT Bureau CHENNAI: The World Bank-aided Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernisation Project (TNIAMP), launched in 2017, has significantly enhanced agricultural productivity and climate resilience across 47 river sub-basins in the […]

Impact of Iran-Israel Conflict on Rice Exporters: Focus on India’s Basmati

OV Desk Approximately 100,000 tonnes of basmati rice destined for Iran are currently stranded at Indian ports due to escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. This disruption has significant implications for India’s rice export industry, particularly as Iran is the second-largest market for Indian basmati rice. The All India Rice Exporters Association has reported that […]

Kenya hopes to increase rice production with China’s help

chinadaily.com.cn Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi spoke highly of China’s achievements in the field of science and technology, noting the significant potential for cooperation between Kenya and China in technological innovation. He highlighted China’s notable progress in rice research, with certain rice varieties demonstrating high yields […]

Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros

Africa Rice In the Union of the Comoros, agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods—but food insecurity remains a pressing challenge. Limited arable land, climate-related stressors, degraded soils, and restricted access to markets and quality inputs have all contributed to low agricultural productivity. As a result, chronic malnutrition, particularly among children under five—remains alarmingly high. […]

India’s subsidised rice fails to dent Pakistan’s exports

Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Despite India’s heavy subsidies on exports, Pakistan’s rice shipments remained largely unaffected due to a strategy adopted by local exporters that prioritised agility and quality. India recently re-entered the international rice market after a two-year hiatus imposed to ensure domestic food security. The lifting of export bans by New Delhi generated considerable […]