In FY24, India shipped rice worth $10.41 billion, a decline of 6.5% on year, as shipments were hampered because of restrictions that were imposed to improve domestic supplies. Written by Sandip Das The government’s move to lift the ban on broken rice exports — the last of the restrictions on the shipments of the grain […]
UN body also estimates global cereal use could reach 2,867 million tonnes in 2024/25. Lalit Maurya Global wheat production could reach 796 million tonnes in 2025. This represents an increase of 1 per cent over the previous year. This is according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s new report on global grain […]
Edited By Shilpy Bisht Heat stress, caused by global warming, leads to significant changes in the development of wheat, leading to a reduction in grain production and quality. The month of March, which is also India’s wheat harvest season, will experience abnormal temperatures and unusual number of heatwave days, the India Meteorological Department has warned. […]
India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice.ANI New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland […]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops (Kharif & Rabi) for the year 2024-25 today. The Kharif foodgrain production is estimated at 1663.91 LMT, and Rabi foodgrain production is estimated at 1645.27 LMT. Kharif Rice production is estimated at 1206.79 LMT as compared to […]
Synopsis Indian rice export prices reach their lowest since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, with 5% broken parboiled rice quoted at $409-$415 per tonne. Rice export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw […]
India’s decision to lift rice export bans has led to steep price declines worldwide and altered trade dynamics. The global rice market is currently experiencing significant upheaval due to recent policy changes implemented by the Indian government. India, the world’s largest rice exporter, recently lifted two bans on rice exports, prompting sharp fluctuations and price […]
Exporters say that rice exports in the entire FY25 may see an increase of 15%, because of a robust global demand, to cross a record $12 billion. Written by Sandip Das. The government on Friday lifted the ban on broken rice, which was imposed in September 2022. This was the last of restrictions on rice […]
While such machines can complete harvesting in a day, farmers still need 10 to 15 days to prepare their fields for sowing pulses in the harvested fields, said P Rajarathnam, a farmer. D Vincent Arockiaraj TIRUCHY: The application of modern technology in agriculture could be a means to address the manpower shortage in the sector […]
While concerns regarding hybrid rice quality and yield persist, experts believe it has the potential to ensure sustainable farming, improve farmer income, and conserve water resources. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Surinder Singh, a farmer from Kherabad village in Punjab’s Kapurthala district, owns around 25 acres of land where he has been cultivating hybrid rice […]
