Written by Anju Agnihotri Chaba Krishan, along with his younger brothers, Gopal and Stapal, manages 50 acres —22 acres of joint family land and 28 acres on rent in Bhullan village in Sangrur. In a remote village along the Punjab-Haryana border, farmer Bal Krishan (48) and his two brothers have become a shining example of […]
Competitive pricing threatens Pakistan’s $3.9b rice export market. SHAHRAM HAQ LAHORE: The recent decision by the Indian government to remove the floor price for basmati rice exports and ease restrictions on non-basmati rice exports has sparked panic among Pakistani rice exporters, who had benefited from the previous restrictions. These benefits were reflected in Pakistan’s annual […]
By ProPK Staff Pakistan’s rice exports during the first two months of the current financial year (FY25) increased by 98.58 percent as compared to the exports of the corresponding period of the last year. During the period from July-August 2024, over 340,703 metric tons of rice valued at $464.667 million were exported as compared to […]
Bob Scott Thailand’s rice exports are teetering on the edge of crisis with looming threats from a strong baht and potential policy changes in India. The Thai Rice Exporters Association has cast a shadow over next year’s outlook, predicting exports might flop below the eight million tonnes mark. Chookiat Ophaswongse, the association’s honorary president, revealed […]
Mushtaq Ghumman ISLAMABAD: The period of a massive boost to Pakistan’s rice exports is over after the Indian government’s decision to remove the floor price of Basmati rice and relax restrictions on export of other rice varieties. Well informed sources told Business Recorder that Pakistan Rice Exporters Association (REAP) has approached the government and shared […]
Synopsis Six countries, including the US, UK, and Japan, have asked India about its plans to lift or ease the ban on non-basmati white rice exports. At the WTO, Japan also inquired about India’s electricity subsidy for farmers. Over 40 questions have been posed to India regarding its export restriction measures since 2022. Six countries, […]
Strong baht and more competition from India expected to affect sales. Thailand’s rice exports are likely to total less than 8 million tonnes next year based on a host of risk factors hampering their competitiveness, such as the strong baht and the possibility of India lifting its export restrictions at year-end. Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president […]
Thailand’s rice exports rose 21.97% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to a year earlier, driven by rising global demand as rice-importing countries seek to secure stocks amid food security concerns. Hanoi (VNA) – Thailand’s rice exports rose 21.97% in the first seven months of 2024 compared to a year earlier, driven by […]
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 […]
KD Trading, a logistic company run by two Vietnamese-Canadians, has become the sole partner to distribute ST25 rice (Mr. Cua’s rice) in the Canadian market. Ottawa (VNA) – KD Trading, a logistic company run by two Vietnamese-Canadians, has become the sole partner to distribute ST25 rice (Mr. Cua’s rice) in the Canadian market. The ST25 […]
