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Procurement picks up speed in Punjab but rice millers continue to drag their feet while lifting the crop

Delayed paddy lifting lowers crop moisture in the standing paddy crop, which could potentially lead to lower yield. It also raises concerns about farm fires. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba As wheat sowing begins in Punjab, the state is facing hurdles with paddy harvesting and lifting. So far, 96.19 lakh tonnes of paddy have arrived […]

What is the hybrid rice seed and the controversy around it

Punjab Agricutlutre department officials said that there should be quality and price control while the private companies are selling these hybrid seeds in Punjab. Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Punjab’s Paddy milling sector began storing paddy in their rice shellers quite late this season, and even then, only in limited amounts. Along with other issues, […]

Minister ensures safe rice supplies until year-end

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan and President Director of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Wahyu Suparyono ensured that rice stocks were safe and sufficient until the end of the year. “I had a meeting with the Bulog President Director, Wahyu Suparyono, and (we ensure) that the rice stocks for this year […]

Punjab farmers protest against biogas plants even as farm fire chokes north India

Farmer protests in Punjab have forced the closure of several compressed biogas plants meant to curb stubble burning, leaving only five partially operational. The stalled project threatens ongoing efforts against pollution. Aman Kumar Bhardwaj In Short As northern India battles a severe smog crisis exacerbated by stubble burning, an ambitious project intended to tackle agricultural […]

Record paddy procurement in Punjab! 85 lakh tonnes and counting as Centre ramps up efforts

According to the ministry, a total of 90.69 LT of paddy has arrived at mandis across Punjab as of November 2, with 85.41 LT already procured by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and various state agencies. Written by FE Online In the ongoing 2024-25 Kharif marketing season, Punjab has procured an impressive 85.41 lakh […]

Import duties on rice withdrawn to ensure adequate supply

To bolster food security and ensure that rice remains accessible to the general population, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced withdrawal of import duty and regulatory duty on rice. The announcement was made from the NBR’s headquarters. This initiative aims to increase the supply of rice in the market, thereby keeping prices within […]

Indonesia considers importing 1 million tonnes of rice from India

Indonesia is considering the import of 1 million tonnes of rice from India next year to ensure supply until its main harvest, Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan has said. Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia is considering the import of 1 million tonnes of rice from India next year to ensure supply until its main […]

Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes 

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre. By Prabhudatta Mishra A big jump in procurement in Punjab and Haryana during second half of October in 2024-25 season (October-September) has helped the government narrow the […]

Global rice prices drop over 10% after India lifts all curbs on exports

Arrival of new crop in Pakistan, Myanmar add to the pressure on the market. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices in the global market have dropped by over 10 per cent over the past fortnight, mainly because of India lifting all curbs on exports and arrivals of new crops in Pakistan and Myanmar, traders said. […]