Currently, the rice with 10 per cent broken grain is being sold to private players and “maybe” in the next phase the government will consider to supply through the Public Distribution System (PDS). By BL New Delhi Bureau After the success of a pilot project last year in four States, the Centre is ready with […]
Albert Fox The global rice market is fracturing under the weight of divergent economic forces. On one side, India’s record production and depreciating rupee are driving rice prices to multi-year lows, flooding global markets with cheap grain. On the other, Bangladesh—despite a robust harvest—struggles with stubborn inflation and acute food insecurity. This divergence presents a […]
Reuters BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK, DHAKA AND HANOI: Indian rice export prices fell for a third straight week, pressured by weak demand, a soft rupee and oversupply, while domestic rates in Bangladesh remain high despite a bumper harvest. India’s 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $375-$380 per ton, its lowest since mid-2023. Last week, prices […]
The government is revising Decree 107 to streamline regulations in rice trading, aiming to stabilize prices and improve livelihoods for millions of farmers. The revision of Decree 107/2018/ND-CP on rice trading and exports has been widely anticipated by industry stakeholders, who hope the changes will foster a more transparent and healthy business environment. The ultimate […]
By News Source Guyana President Irfaan Ali, this morning launched a crop insurance initiative which will benefit more than 6,000 rice farmers across the country. The initiative is aimed at providing financial and other support to rice farmers that experience crop damage due to flooding, pesticide or pesticide infestation. During the launch of the initiative […]
by News Desk In the first half of 2025, Pakistan’s rice exports to China have soared by 84%, reaching a total value of $35.93 million. This indicates the success of China’s economic policies, which aim to foster trade relations and diversify import sources to stabilize its food security. According to the latest data from the […]
Source: Eastern Mirror. India’s exports of agricultural and processed foods got off to a great start in FY26, growing 7 per cent year-on-year to $5.96 billion in the April–June quarter (Q1 FY26). The centre-piece of India’s agricultural exports is still rice. The shipments of both non-basmati and basmati rice increased by 3.5 per cent to […]
Higher shipments reflect Pakistan’s role as key supplier, potential for deeper economic integration. China Economic Net BEIJING: Pakistan’s rice exports to China have exhibited significant growth during the first six months of 2025, marking an encouraging development under the framework of China’s economic policies aimed at enhancing trade relationships and diversifying supply chains. According to […]
The state produces nearly 12 million metric tons of rice annually, using 97% of its extracted groundwater solely for paddy cultivation. This has made Punjab the largest extractor of groundwater in India. Business Today Desk Punjab is staring down a looming ecological disaster, as relentless paddy cultivation pushes the state closer to desertification, warns Acharya […]
BR Web Desk Pakistan’s rice exports observed a notable drop in revenue in FY25 on account of a sharp decline in international prices, showed data released by Optimus Capital Management on Monday. As per the brokerage house, the country’s total rice exports stood at 5.8 million metric tons (MMT) in FY25, down by a modest […]
