Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago. By BL New Delhi Bureau India’s rice production in 2024 kharif season is estimated at 119.93 million tonnes (mt), which shows that the output has jumped by about 30 mt in the past decade alone. The rice output in […]
Thai rice exporters are bracing for increased competition as India’s decision to lift its export restrictions threatens to drive down global prices, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand has warned. Despite the looming challenges, October exports are expected to reach at least 700,000 tonnes, according to Lt Col Charoen Laothamatas, the association’s president. This robust […]
Cotton output is estimated lower at 29.92 million bales (170 kg each) against 32.52 million bales, while jute/mesta production may fall to 8.45 million bales (180 kg each) from 9.69 million bales. India’s rice production is likely to touch a record 119.93 million tonne (MT) in the 2024-25 kharif season on good monsoon, according to […]
The government has allocated 369,000 tonne of wheat and 291,000 tonne of rice from the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the phase-2 retail intervention under the Price Stabilisation Fund. Press Trust of India New Delhi The government on Tuesday launched phase-II retail sales of wheat flour and rice under the Bharat brand at subsidised […]
Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders said on Tuesday. The deadline for submission of price offers is Nov. 18. A previous tender from Bangladesh for 50,000 tons of rice closed on Monday with rice from India offered at the lowest price with […]
Everyone is on the take — the arhtiya, the miller, the procurement agencies and the administration. This is an activity of money-laundering , a fit case for the ED to investigate. Ajay Vir Jakhar EVEN during the Covid-19 lockdown, when the country had literally come to a stop, grain procurement in Punjab was seamless. Now […]
Synopsis Bangladesh received a lowest offer of $477 per tonne for 50,000 tonnes of rice from India in a tender aimed at securing supplies after devastating floods. While the offer is under consideration, the government plans to import a total of 500,000 tonnes and allow private imports to combat soaring food prices. The lowest price […]
Umendra Dutt, the founder and Executive Director of Kheti Virasat Mission, an NGO, has been selected for Dr Mangalam Swaminanthan National Award for Excellence in Science Reporting and contribution to popularising the idea of organic farming on a big canvas… Aparna Banerji / Tribune News Service Umendra Dutt, the founder and Executive Director of Kheti […]
Industry leaders at the FSII meet in Chandigarh urged Punjab to adopt high-yield, stress-tolerant rice varieties to enhance productivity and sustainability, highlighting the need for policy support and farmer education. KJ Staff To address the challenges of rice productivity in Punjab and ensure the rice bowl of the country retains its pride, industry leaders on […]
By Ashitha Shivaprasad MUMBAI/BANGLADESH/BANGKOK/HANOI- Rice export prices in India extended losses this week to hit their lowest level in 15 months, due to depreciation in the rupee and rising supplies. Top exporter India’s 5 percent broken parboiled variety was quoted at $442-$449 per ton, the lowest since July 20, 2023 and down from the last […]
