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24
Jun

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

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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 […]

21
Jun

Punjab: Slow paddy sowing worries PAU, asks growers to speed up process

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By Gurpreet Singh Nibber. Paddy transplantation in Punjab has been completed on just 35% of the total area expected to be cultivated this kharif season, prompting concerns from the state’s agricultural experts. Chandigarh: Paddy transplantation in Punjab has been completed on just 35% of the total area expected to be cultivated this kharif season, prompting […]

17
Jun

Pakistan’s Kharif crops hit as India tightens grip on Indus, water flow drops nearly 17%

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Indus Water Treaty suspension: The water shortage follows India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. Written by FE Online India-Pakistan crisis: Amid India’s stance that “blood and water cannot flow together,” the flow of Indus River water to Pakistan’s […]

09
Jun

“Beyond paddy hybrids: Basmati may just be the answer for farmers in Punjab”

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Chandigarh: Basmati could emerge as a viable alternative following the recent ban on hybrid and Pusa 44 paddy varieties, despite the potential short-term challenges for farmers and seed vendors. Improved market prices in some areas might help offset farmers’ concerns about the fluctuating basmati prices experienced over the last few years. Last year, the Punjab […]

08
Jun

A smarter way to grow rice

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Juergen Voegele & Yvonne Pinto. “Have you had your rice today?” In Viet Nam, this everyday greeting reflects just how central rice is to life—so essential that the day doesn’t truly begin until people have eaten a few mouthfuls. Half of humanity eats rice. But behind the ubiquitous staple lies a mounting crisis. The global […]

06
Jun

Asia rice: Indian rates fall to two-year low on robust rains, weaker rupee

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Reuters Indian rice export prices fell to their lowest level in two years this week due to depreciation of the rupee and expectations that a second year of robust monsoon rains would lead to another bumper crop, while Thailand saw muted demand. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $380-$386 per ton, down from […]

05
Jun

25% rice yet to be milled in Punjab; frustrated millers say repeat of last year, ask govt to create space in godowns

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The Punjab government is dealing with limited storage capacity, and the recent wheat procurement has only added to the burden. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Nearly 25 per cent of rice in Punjab remains unmilled two months after the milling deadline, leading to concerns from millers about logistical challenges and rising costs. As of June […]

04
Jun

To diversify rice imports, Philippines turns to India and Thailand

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Source: Agro Spectrum India. Vietnam continues to dominate the Philippines’ rice import market, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the country’s rice shipments. Despite efforts by the Philippines to diversify its sources, Vietnam remains the primary supplier, providing the vast majority of the rice imported into the country. This heavy reliance underscores Vietnam’s critical […]

02
Jun

Thai rice exports decline as India re-enters market

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Source: World Grain. Thailand’s rice exports from January to March 2025 faced significant challenges with more Indian rice entering the global market, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. During that time, Thai rice exports totaled 1.8 million tonnes, down 27% from the same period last […]

02
Jun

“Pakistan crop-sowing in crisis as dams run low, India tightens Chenab flow”

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Vishwa Mohan Pakistan faces a looming crisis in its kharif crop sowing season due to critically low water levels in the Mangla and Tarbela dams. The situation is worsened by India’s regulation of Chenab river flows and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. NEW DELHI: Pakistan is staring at a bleak […]

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