Rice is the staple crop of more than half of the world’s population. Demand is growing with the rising population in South and Southeast Asia. However, a significant portion of rice farming still relies on traditional cultivation methods that lead to substantial methane emissions, which are a major contributor to climate change — methane is […]
ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Vietnam, Thai rates dip as eyes turn to India rice export policy Vietnam prices fall to lowest levels since July 2023 India export prices down on higher freight rates, weaker rupee Thai rates at an over 3-month low Domestic rice prices in Bangladesh high despite ample reserves Indian govt may relax export restrictions […]
Retail inflation in urad in May was 14.06% on year and the prices had been in the double digit since November, 2023 Written by Sandip Das The price for wheat is lower than its prevailing market price of Rs 2400/quintal. (Bloomberg) The government has approved sale of wheat and rice in the open market for […]
The top court was hearing a PIL seeking compliance with clause 7(4) of the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018, which says patients with conditions such as thalassemia and sickle cell disease are contraindicated from consuming iron. Krishna Yadav In April 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the supply […]
The Centre has banned exports of non-basmati white rice since July 20, 2023, to boost domestic supply According To The Agriculture Ministry’s Estimates, India’s Rice Production Is Estimated At 136.7 Million Tonnes In 2023-24 Compared To 135.75 Million Tonnes In The Preceding Year. (Photo: PTI) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said a Group […]
India, the top rice exporter, may relax export restrictions to avoid a glut before the new crop arrives. LT Foods, KRBL, and Chaman Lal Setia Exports saw significant share surges. The move could benefit countries in West Africa and the Middle East. 3 rice stocks surge up to 14.5% on reports of India considering easing […]
India may relax restrictions on exports of some varieties of rice with a fixed duty to avoid oversupply in the country before the October harvest. India is the world’s largest exporter of rice (Unsplash) India, the world’s top rice shipper, may relax restrictions on exports of some varieties to avoid a glut in the country […]
Mitti Labs, a tech-enabled project developer, has initiated its first projects aimed at transforming rice farming in South Asia. Collaborating with the Syngenta Foundation, Ebro Foods, and Dr Reddy’s Foundation, the company has launched five projects across India to reduce methane emissions, increase water security and build farmer resilience.
Cut Basmati minimum export price may be deferred BY BL NEW DELHI BUREAU The committee of ministers headed by Home Minister Amit Shah may decide this week on a proposal to fix a minimum export price (MEP) of $500/tonne on shipments of non-basmati rice, while the proposal to reduce the current MEP of $950/tonne on […]
Apart from selling to states, the government will also resume its open-market sales scheme for private traders and offer rice at a discounted rate. Centre to resume rice sale to states, pvt traders The Centre will resume sale of federally-held rice to states, which had been discontinued in June last year, at the time sparking […]
