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Amid groundwater crisis, Punjab bans water-guzzling Pusa-44 paddy variety.

The state Agriculture Department has issued instructions to strictly implement the prohibition on the sale of Pusa-44, also known as Peele Pusa, a long-duration water-guzzler paddy variety, during the upcoming kharif season. This move comes amid speculation that advancing the… Mohit Khanna Tribune News Service The state Agriculture Department has issued instructions to strictly implement […]

Thai rice prices hit over three-year low.

By VNA Prices of rice shipped from Thailand declined to an over three-year low this week due to US President Donald Trump’s move to impose import tariffs and an existing market surplus. Meanwhile, India’s rice export prices neared a two-year low on subdued demand. The US announced to impose a flat 26% tariff on all […]

Bayer to issue carbon credits generated by rice farmers in India.

Bayer Rice Carbon Program being implemented in 11 states over past two years. By BL Bengaluru Bureau Bayer is announcing its first tranche of carbon credits from thousands of rice farmers implementing regenerative practices like direct seeded rice (DSR) farming in India. Credits of up to 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) are being […]

Centre to implement new tariff line regime on rice exports from May 1

Industry leaders believe that the move will reinforce India’s standing in the global rice export sector. Harpreet Bajwa CHANDIGARH: The central government will implement a new tariff regime on rice exports from May 1. The regime seeks to classify rice based on processing method, variety, and GI tagging — a step that is expected to […]

27pc tariff on Indian rice temporary hurdle, say exporters

Synopsis Indian rice exporters are cautiously monitoring the impact of the new 27% US tariff, though it is expected to be a short-term challenge. Industry leaders believe India’s competitive pricing and strong market presence in West Asia and the US will help maintain stability. Indian rice exporters are adopting a wait-and-watch approach following United States’ […]

Asia rice: Trump’s tariffs, surplus sink Thai rice prices to over 3-yr low.

Reuters Prices of rice shipped from Thailand declined to an over three-year low this week due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose import tariffs and an existing market surplus, while India’s export prices neared a two-year low on subdued demand. A flat 26% tariff was imposed on all goods being exported by India […]

India to implement new tariff line for rice exports from May 1. 

Rising temperature affected India’s wheat yield in North-Western plains in 2021-22I varieties gain, Government tells Rajya Sabha. By BL Mangaluru Bureau A new tariff line regime for rice-based on process (parboiled, others) and on variety (rice recognised by the Geographical Indication Registry, Basmati, others) will be implemented by the Centre from May 1 for the […]

Indian rice turns competitive in the global market, exports may pick up from June 

5% broken rice offers cut by over $20/tonne in a month, while parboiled price prices down $14. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice exports from India are likely to pick up from June once competing countries such as Vietnam and Pakistan run out of stocks, traders said. A factor that could go in India’s favour is […]

Bangladesh imports 10,850 more metric tons of rice from India.

Earlier, Bangladesh decided to import 500,000 tons of rice from India through international open tenders. UNB Another consignment of 10,850 tons of Indian parboiled rice arrived at the country’s premier seaport, Chittagong Port on Thursday. A vessel “MV HT Unite” carrying the consignment docked at the port, said a media release sent from the Ministry […]