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Shivraj Singh sets India’s rice target: reduce acreage by 5 million ha, raise production by 10 mt 

Minister releases world’s first genome edited rice varieties with higher yield, shorter duration. By Prabhudatta Mishra. India has set a target to reduce acreage under rice by 5 million hectares (mh) and raise the production from the reduced area by 10 million tonnes (mt) to expand the cultivation of oilseeds and pulses, two major areas […]

Asia rice: Strong rupee lifts Indian prices despite tepid demand

Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Indian rice prices climbed to a near one-month high this week, bolstered by an appreciation in the Indian rupee despite tepid demand, while Thai rice prices remained steady due to low demand and abundant supply. India’s rice prices for 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $390-$397 per ton, […]

India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety

A 20% export duty on parboiled and milled rice kicks in May 1, 2025, as India aims to secure food stocks and regulate rice trade amid inflation worries. The Ministry of Finance has imposed a 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice and specific milled rice varieties, with the new rule taking effect from […]

Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to Rs 10,000 per acre, says industry body FSII

The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) on Tuesday sought Centre’s intervention in the Punjab government’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of significant income losses for farmers as the kharif sowing season approaches. FSII Chairman Ajai Rana said the April 7 ban could reduce farmer incomes by Rs 8,000-10,000 per acre. “By blocking […]

Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to Rs 10,000 per acre, says industry body FSII

Synopsis The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) is urging central intervention against Punjab’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of substantial income losses for farmers. FSII argues the ban, citing water depletion and milling recovery issues, contradicts the Seed Act and threatens farmers relying on these high-yield, adaptable varieties. NEW DELHI: The Federation […]

Punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to Rs 10,000 per acre, says industry body FSII

NEW DELHI: (Apr 29) The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) on Tuesday sought the Centre’s intervention in the Punjab government’s ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of significant income losses for farmers as the kharif sowing season approaches. FSII Chairman Ajai Rana said the April 7 ban could reduce farmer incomes by Rs […]

Global rice price heads up as Thailand, Pakistan stocks drop 

Indian domestic prices under pressure as Chhattisgarh prepares to float tender to sell 3.5 million tonnes rice. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices have begun to rise after falling to two-year lows in the global market, as stocks with some exporters such as Thailand and Pakistan have declined. “Prices have begun to rise over the […]

Thai rice exports in 2025 struggling, downward target revision ahead

BANGKOK: Thai rice exports in the first quarter of 2025 totaled 2.1 million tonnes, a decrease of about 30 per cent. Following this sharp decline, there are plans to revise the 2025 export target downward. Thailand’s rice exports in 2024 reached 9.95 million tonnes, a 13 per cent increase and the highest in six years […]

Rice at Rs 340/kg, Chicken Rs 800/kg…: Pakistan hit by inflation amid tension with India, Modi govt’s actions deal severe blow due to…

India has closed the Attari-Wagah border following the Pahalgam terror attack, which will halts this lucrative trade route, causing further damage to the already crumbling Pakistan economy. By Gazi Abbas Shahid. Pakistan Economy: Amid heightened tensions with India and the looming threat of an India-Pakistan war after the heinous Pahalgam terror attack, inflation has hit […]