Erratic monsoon distribution this year is raising concerns for major kharif crops like rice, pulses, and horticulture. Although the overall rainfall was...
The Indian government has extended its ban on exporting de-oiled rice bran, crucial for cattle feed, until January 31, 2025. Initially imposed...
The government is considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, currently set at $950/tonne, due to falling global prices...
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has detained over 400 containers of rice at Indian ports due to alleged fraud involving non-organic...
Rice and wheat are commercially preferred by Indian farmers due to high yields and assured procurement at MSP, supported by power and...
Sri Lanka may face below-average rainfall from October if La Niña conditions develop, affecting the 2025 Maha rice crop. While El Niño...
In Karimnagar, millers have failed to return Custom Milling Rice (CMR) allocated from the 2020-21 season, despite multiple government notices. Out of...
Punjab has increased its basmati cultivation area by 12.58% this kharif season, now covering 6.71 lakh hectares, up from 5.96 lakh hectares...
Intense summer heat in Japan has severely impacted rice quality, leading to a shift toward heat-resistant varieties. The Niigata prefecture’s “Shinnosuke” and...