basmati rice Archives - Page 7 of 7

New herbicide-tolerant rice varieties could damage biodiversity and food security

NEW DELHI: ICAR launched herbicide-tolerant basmati rice varieties Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985, promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and reducing...

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Call for removal of basmati export floor price grows

Exporters urge removal of $950/tonne MEP for basmati rice, citing falling prices amid ample stocks and predicted bumper harvest. FY24 saw record...

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Basmati rice export prices plummet below government MEP, global buyers stay away

The export price of basmati rice plummeted below the government-fixed minimum of $950/tonne to $800-$850/tonne, reducing domestic prices to Rs 65/kg. Despite...

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Robust export demand likely for Indian basmati rice

"Robust export demand for Basmati rice signals promising prospects for farmers this year, following record prices in the previous season. With a...

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New ICAR basmati rice varieties draw criticism from environmentalists

Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) introduces two non-GM herbicide-tolerant aromatic rice varieties, Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985, aiming to...

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India’s Rice Export Landscape: Basmati Shines, Non-Basmati Struggles Amidst Shipment Curbs

India's rice exports present a mixed picture: while basmati achieves record highs, non-basmati shipments plummet due to export curbs. FY24 sees a...

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Basmati rice GI tag: Advantage India as EU republishes Pakistan plea under a new clause

The European Union (EU) has re-published Pakistan’s application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for basmati rice, giving India an advantage. This...