Rice News in English
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175Centre buys paddy worth Rs 27,995 crore in Punjab, 6.8 lakh farmers benefit
As of November 8, 2024, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 120.67 LMT of paddy in Punjab...
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172Bangladesh : Potato prices surge amid supply crunch; rice remains costly
Potato prices in Dhaka surged to Tk70 per kg due to supply issues, including crop damage from recent rainfall. Rice prices remain...
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318India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon
India is set to produce a record 119.93 million tonnes of rice in the 2024-25 kharif season, driven by favorable monsoon conditions....
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115India’s rice inventories hit record high, triples govt target
India's rice stocks reached a record 29.7 million metric tons in November, nearly three times the government's target. This surplus, driven by...
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130Non-basmati rice procurement woes in Punjab may force growers to shift to basmati
Despite lower prices, Basmati farmers in Punjab are optimistic due to challenges in the non-Basmati procurement process. Prices for Pusa 1509 and...
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200Philippines’ rice imports surpass 2023 level
The Philippines' rice imports have exceeded last year's levels and are expected to reach 4.2 million metric tons by the end of...
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156India rice prices extend declines on rupee plunge
Rice export prices from India have fallen to a 15-month low, with India's 5% broken parboiled rice quoted at $440-$447 per ton...
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141Telangana : Farmers, Rice Millers Seek Smooth Paddy Procurement
Paddy procurement has gained momentum in Warangal and Karimnagar districts after initial glitches, with around 900 and 1,200 purchasing centres (PPCs) respectively....
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130Growing rice acreage points to need for PDS reform
The sharp rise in rice acreage highlights challenges in crop diversification despite MSP hikes. While rice benefits from assured procurement and climate-resilient...
