Minister Shivanand Patil ordered strict action against maize- and rice-based ethanol factories evading market fees, directing notices, criminal cases, and license cancellations....
Haryana’s new custom-milled rice (CMR) policy for 2025-26 has angered millers, who oppose the cut in permissible broken rice from 25% to...
Basmati rice, India’s fragrant heritage grain, anchors its agricultural legacy, culinary pride, and export economy. Supplying over 65% of the \$15 billion...
Uttar Pradesh will procure coarse grains—maize, millet, and sorghum—from October 1 to December 31, 2025-26. Farmers must register or renew via fcs.up.gov.in...
Indian rice export prices dropped to a three-year low due to weak demand and ample supply. This week, 5% broken parboiled rice...
Punjab has received 1 lakh tonnes of newly harvested premium basmati, priced ₹2,300–₹3,800 per quintal, higher than last season’s ₹3,295. Floods damaged...
India’s food subsidy for FY26 is set to exceed the budget estimate of Rs 2.03 lakh crore by over Rs 22,000 crore,...
Thailand’s rice promotion at Fine Food Australia 2025 boosted Thai rice’s popularity, attracting over 2,000 visitors. Thai Hom Mali rice, including specialty...
Japan’s inflation eased to 2.7% in August due to energy subsidies and falling rice prices after earlier surges. Anger over rising costs...