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Asia rice: Indian export prices fall; Vietnam, Thailand demand muted

Reuters Prices of parboiled rice exported from India fell this week as the rupee depreciated to a record low even as demand for the staple was steady, while Vietnam and Thailand saw muted activity. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $444-$450 per metric ton this week, versus last week’s $445-$453. Indian […]

Govt asks IIT-Kharagpur to probe claims of lower turn-out ratio of rice from new hybrids

National Agricultural Research System has developed 524 new varieties and hybrids of field crops and 167 of horticultural crops, says Agriculture Minister. By BL Mangaluru Bureau The Centre has entrusted IIT-Kharagpur to conduct a study into claims of a lower turn-out ratio of rice from certain new hybrid varieties of paddy grown in Punjab, the […]

Siddipet farmer cultivates Kalanamak rice sucessfully.

The farmer, who founded the farmer’s producers organisation named Nagapuri Rythu Seva, decided to encourage the farmers in the area to cultivate Kalanamak and other ancient and healthy paddy varieties cultivation. By Telangana Today. Siddipet: Aiming to introduce one of the most healthy varieties of rice to the people of Telangana, organic farmer Jakkula Tirupathi […]

Odisha govt seeks cooperation of rice millers in paddy procurement.

The All Odisha Rice Millers’ Association (AORMA) is firm on its stand to stay away from paddy procurement in the current KMS until the state government fulfils their eight-point charter of demands. Express News Service BHUBANESWAR: The government on Sunday urged rice millers to take part in the ongoing paddy procurement by executing an agreement […]

AP Minister claims over Rs 48,000 cr illegal rice exports through Kakinada Port.

According to the minister, a network was formed stretching from Chittoor to Srikakulam to profit from illegal rice exports. By: PTI. Andhra Pradesh Minister N Manohar on Sunday alleged that illegal rice exports worth Rs 48,537 crore, amounting to over 1.3 crore MT, were routed through Kakinada Port under the erstwhile YSRCP regime. Addressing a […]

Pakistan offers India stiff competition as global rice prices rise after sharp fall.

Lower freight rates from Pakistan help its exporters; rates rebound on Philippines demand, delay in harvest of new crop. By Subramani Ra Mancombu. Rice prices in the global market have begun to firm up after dropping over 10 per cent. Still, Pakistan is offering tough competition to India with its competitive pricing. “Rice prices have […]

Asia rice: Improved demand lifts export rates in India and Thailand.

Reuters Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India gained, after holding steady for three straight weeks, supported by improved demand this week, while the delivery of shipments and demand from regular customers drove Thai rates to their highest in one month. Top exporter India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $445-$453 per […]

Punjab’s paddy procurement hits five-year low: why record acreage couldn’t meet the target

Despite recording the highest-ever area under rice cultivation this year, Punjab is expected to face a shortfall in paddy procurement by 14 LMT. We explain. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba. Punjab, a state renowned for its significant contribution to India’s foodgrain pool, is set to witness one of the lowest paddy procurements in the past […]