Pakistan’s rice Archives - Page 5 of 33

18
Sep

Rice growers: Punjab to launch ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’

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Recorder Report LAHORE: The Punjab government will soon launch a ‘Hi-Tech Bank Financing Programme’ to facilitate the paddy growers, especially those growing Basmati, which holds great importance for the national economy and earns substantial foreign exchange. Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo revealed this while speaking at a meeting of the provincial management committee on […]

18
Sep

Farm & processed food exports up 10% in April-August

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India’s farm and processed food exports rose nearly 10% to $10.03 bn in Apr-Aug FY26, led by rice, buffalo meat, and fruits & vegetables. Robust global demand, easing curbs, and higher orders from markets like Bangladesh and the Middle East are expected to sustain growth. Written by Sandip Das India’s exports of agricultural and processed […]

17
Sep

India’s push for EU trade deal hit by basmati rice dispute: Financial Times

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Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status. By Financial Times A dispute over the protected status of basmati rice is adding to tensions between India and Pakistan, threatening to complicate New Delhi’s push for a trade deal with the EU. The South Asian rivals are […]

16
Sep

A grain of contention between India and Pakistan may shape EU trade talks with New Delhi

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Synopsis A dispute over basmati rice’s protected status is straining India-Pakistan relations and may complicate New Delhi’s EU trade deal. Both countries claim exclusive rights to “basmati,” limiting it to specific regions. India seeks sole ownership to protect authenticity, while Pakistan’s claim includes areas in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. EU negotiations are stalled to avoid a diplomatic […]

16
Sep

Global rice prices likely to decline on abundant supplies despite crop loss in India, Pakistan

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However, strong Indian monsoon poses short-term risk, says research agency BMI. By Subramani Ra Mancombu Rice prices in the global market will likely decline, notwithstanding the loss to the paddy crop in some regions in India and Pakistan. Analysts say this is mainly due to abundant supplies in growing countries, particularly India. Rice prices are […]

14
Sep

Floods destroy rice, other crops on 140,000 acres in Narowal

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Abid Mahmood NAROWAL: Losses of more than Rs10 billion have been reported by farmers as rice and other crops cultivated on 140,250 acres of agricultural land have been lost due to the recent flooding in the Narowal district. As per details, the high-level floods in the river Ravi and rainwater drains Auj, Baein, Basantar and […]

14
Sep

Chinese tech empowers Pakistan’s hybrid rice sector

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NEWS WIRE BEIJING – The Chinese-developed hybrid rice variety ‘Honglian’ is well-suited to Pakistan’s climate challenges and has captured 40% of the country’s hybrid rice seed market, according to Punjab University agronomist Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq. He shared these details at a recent conference in Wuhan, central China, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro. […]

13
Sep

Pakistan rice exporters’ chief expects strong harvest, rejects 60% crop loss claim after floods

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, the world’s fourth-largest rice exporter, expects its yield to remain strong this year despite devastating floods that have submerged large swathes of farmland, the head of the country’s rice exporters’ association said on Friday, dismissing reports of catastrophic crop losses. The country’s rice exports have been steadily rising, with Pakistan shipping around 6 […]

13
Sep

Tomatoes, rice and sugar prices shoot up as inflation bites

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Wheat flour prices fell by 9.8% and chicken by 3.2% during the week. ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – After weeks of rising costs, the latest report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows a slight dip in overall inflation this week, but the prices of daily essentials still went through the roof. Weekly inflation eased […]

12
Sep

Sufficient wheat stocks available, floods damage to rice, sugarcane crops manageable: Govt

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Aurangzeb stresses need for strict monitoring and vigilance against market speculation to prevent any artificial price increases. Imran Ali Kundi Second meeting of Steering Committee for Assessment of Inflationary Trends in Pakistan held. ISLAMABAD – The government has noted that sufficient wheat stocks, excluding strategic reserves, are currently available and the initial assessments suggested that […]

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