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Global rice prices may gain in Q3 after clear picture on weather, production emerges

Global rice prices have recently fallen below $600/tonne. However, analysts anticipate a rebound by June-July as clarity emerges on production and monsoon...

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Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

India's basmati rice exports surged by 22% to $5.2 billion in April 2023-February 2024, driven by demand from West Asia. Despite export...

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‘Artificial rain’ planned to boost rice harvest

BRRI Director General Md Shahjahan Kabir assured farmers that they need not cultivate all seven rice varieties, as necessary seeds will be...

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ICAR chief says average 1,500 litres water used to produce 1 kg rice

As rice is grown in India’s 45 per cent rain-fed area, as well as 55 per cent irrigated area, the average usage of water...

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Rice export prices fell to 3-month low on shrinking demand, ample supplies

India's rice export prices hit a three-month low due to weak demand and surplus. Vietnam's prices stable ahead of holidays, while Bangladesh...

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Scientist gets encouraging results from rice ratoon experiments

Bangladeshi scientist Dr. Abed Chaudhury introduces Panchabrihi rice, yielding five harvests annually. Genofax co-founder unveils promising results at Dhaka University talk. High...

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Commerce Ministry touts rice sales to many nations

Thailand's Commerce Ministry pushes for government-to-government rice sales to Indonesia and plans similar negotiations with China. 55,000 tonnes already sold to Indonesia,...

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Rice prices going down as Boro harvesting begins

Rice market prices decline with Boro season harvest beginning, supply increasing. Despite slight drop, prices still higher than last year. Government procurement...