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India Eyes Changes in Rice Export Policy to Address Surplus and Lower Global Prices

Neha Raj India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is contemplating easing restrictions on non- basmati rice exports. This move comes shortly after the country removed the minimum export price for basmati rice, aimed at enhancing global competitiveness and expanding its market reach. Background and Current Situation India has maintained export limits on several rice varieties […]

Take our inputs, say rice millers

Chandigarh. The Punjab Rice Millers Association has called for the Inclusion of its input in the state’s draft agriculture policy, particularly regarding the proposed phase out of paddy cultivation in 15 blocks where groundwater has been overexploited Ranjit Singh Jossan, vice president of the association, said “The govt’s draft agricultural policy released recently discusses a […]

Govt mulling lifting ban on non-basmati rice export: Food Secretary

The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday. Press Trust of India New Delhi The government is mulling lifting the ban on export of certain varieties of non-basmati rice, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Wednesday. “It (lifting of export ban […]

Organic Farming in India: Principle, Advantages, Scope and Companies

Pragti Negi The method of using an agricultural production system that utilizes crop rotation, compost, green manure, and biological pest control for the production of crops, livestock, and public awareness is known as organic farming. This agricultural production system that focuses more on organics promotes resource cycling, which preserves biodiversity and maintains ecological equilibrium. The […]

India considers easing export curbs on non-basmati rice as supplies improve

Synopsis India is considering easing restrictions on non-basmati rice exports as inventories surge and a new crop is set to be harvested. This move follows recent measures to boost farmers’ incomes ahead of state elections. The government is also looking at adjusting policies on parboiled and non-basmati white rice exports. India is considering easing curbs […]

Farmers are planting rice crops and getting less profit..!?

– Paddy cultivation has increased the most in Telangana.– The farmers are planting rice crops and getting less profit.– Rice crop which does not have much market. Generally, the most cultivated crop in telangana state is rice. Such cultivation of this crop was not much until the formation of telangana as a separate state. Ever […]

Rice exporters want removal of ban on non-basmati rice to go on prospects of record crop 

Area under paddy exceeds normal acreage, prospects for rabi look good. By Vishwanath Kulkarni Amidst prospects of a record rice harvest, exporters are looking forward to removal of the ban on white rice exports and the 20 per cent export duty on parboiled rice. Aided by a good and widespread monsoon across the country farmers […]

India supports Namibia’s food security with rice rice shipment

ANI New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): India has stepped up to support Namibia to boost their food security. A shipment of 1000 metric tons of rice has departed from Maharashtra’s Nhava Sheva Port, headed for Namibia. Sharing a post on X, Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote, “Humanitarian […]