Punjab’s rice industry has raised concerns over inadequate storage space and delays in milling ahead of the October 1 paddy procurement season....
India’s total kharif sowing area stood at 1,056.70 lakh hectares as of August 21, 2026, down 16.07 lakh hectares from last year,...
US sanctions on Iran could disrupt India’s $1.63 billion bilateral trade, with rice exporters particularly vulnerable as the UAE’s suspension of Iran-related...
Indian rice export prices rose to their highest level in a year, supported by stronger African demand and concerns over the new-season...
Fiji’s $80 million annual rice import bill presents significant opportunities for local farmers and the domestic rice industry. With mechanisation and expanded...
Telangana has directed civil supplies officials to prioritise raw rice processing in line with national demand and FCI requirements. Rice millers will...
Indonesia plans to begin exporting premium rice to Malaysia with an initial shipment of 1,000 tonnes, potentially increasing annual exports to 200,000...
Nepal imported 24,939 tonnes of paddy and rice worth Rs 1.78 billion in the first month of FY 2082/83, down significantly from...
Pakistan’s food exports returned to growth in July 2026, driven mainly by a 19.15% rise in rice export value. However, food imports...