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Food security: Kwara targets dominance in rice processing.

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, at the weekend, said his administration has risen to reposition the state towards making it a hub for food processing, especially rice production and other value chains in Nigeria. AbdulRazaq stated this at Elerinjare Ilobo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state during his facility visit to the […]

Commerce Ministry eager to beef up rice exports.

The Commerce Ministry wants to expedite rice trade liberalisation with a meeting scheduled for Jan 17. The meeting is meant to finalise measures to help small businesses become rice exporters, aiming to achieve tangible results in the first quarter this year. During a meeting Friday to address urgent policies, Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said he […]

Diversifying export markets: How Indian rice brands are reaching new global destinations. 

Quality, sustainability, and innovation continue to propel growth. By Vikram Marwaha. Rice has been an integral part of Indian culture and tradition for ages, representing prosperity, rituals, and celebrations. From being a part of auspicious ceremonies to everyday meals, rice holds an emotional and spiritual bond with millions of Indian households. There has been a […]

EU warns Pakistan on rice exports.

Minister says EU was highly sensitive regarding quality standards and has issued warnings about halting imports. By Our Correspondent. KARACHI: The European Union has issued a warning to Pakistan regarding potential disruptions in rice imports from the country, prompting Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, to meet with the Rice […]

India’s rice stocks hit record high, wheat reserves deplete

Reuters. MUMBAI: India’s rice stocks hit a record high at the start of January, reaching eight times the government’s target, while wheat stocks continued to deplete as traders urged the government to increase wheat sales amid market shortages. Higher rice stocks would enable the world’s biggest exporter of the staple to accelerate exports. However, dwindling […]

In the wake of EU concerns: Senate body seeks govt intervention in rice export

2014-15 was year when Pakistan achieved record high cotton production of 15 million bales. By News Desk & Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s rice and cotton industries are reeling under the weight of export quality issues, declining production, and a lack of cohesive food safety policies, prompting lawmakers on Wednesday to urge stronger government intervention. The […]

Rice export to BD: TCP receives 11 bids.

Rizwan Bhatti. KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received 11 bids for the supply of 50,000 metric tons of long grain white rice to Bangladesh. The procurement is part of an ongoing effort to meet Bangladesh’s rice import requirements, with TCP evaluating the offers. The successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring timely […]