Scientists at SKUAST-K’s MRCFC have developed Shalimar Sugandh (Kashur Basmat), a fine-grain aromatic rice variety suited to Kashmir Valley. Developed since 2021...
The global basmati rice market is shifting toward premium quality, with buyers increasingly prioritising origin, grain quality, aroma, ageing, traceability, food safety...
Punjab expects a bumper Basmati crop of around 30 lakh tonnes, up from 20 lakh tonnes last year, as acreage rises to...
Pakistan has allocated Rs20 billion for its FY2026-27 rice export competitiveness scheme. The shipment deadline is extended to September 30, 2026, while...
India will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan during the review of the India-Japan CEPA, while also exploring opportunities...
India’s rice exports rose 1.7% to $3.82 billion during April-July 2026-27, despite West Asia-related shipping disruptions and higher freight costs. July shipments...
Security risks in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz have disrupted India’s rice exports, leaving 0.5 million tonnes stranded at Kandla...
India's 2026 kharif basmati acreage is expected to increase as strong prices and export demand encourage farmers to shift from conventional paddy....
A delayed monsoon and prolonged dry spell have disrupted paddy transplantation in Jammu’s RS Pura Basmati-growing region. Dry canals, inadequate irrigation and...