“Through BIRC 2025, we aim to build a future where Indian farmers, exporters, and innovators move forward together—creating value for the economy while protecting the planet”

By BL New Delhi Bureau

A two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, beginning on October 30 at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, will highlight the country’s growing leadership in the global rice sector. India is the world’s largest rice producer in the world.

BIRC 2025, organised by the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), in association with the Department of Commerce and other Central government organisations, will bring together delegates from over 80 nations, including top global rice importers, exporters, scientists, and policy makers, the organiser said in a statement.

“Through BIRC 2025, we aim to build a future where Indian farmers, exporters, and innovators move forward together—creating value for the economy while protecting the planet. It’s about making Indian rice not just the most traded, but the most trusted in the world,” said Prem Garg, founder president of IREF.

Felicitation of farmers

The organisers have selected 17 farmers from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, Assam, Bihar, Kerala, and Maharashtra who will be felicitated by international buyers for their contributions to quality, innovation, and sustainability in rice cultivation.

The farmers have been selected based on their contribution to grow certain unique varieties such as Govindobhog, Kalajeera (Koraput), Type-3 Dehradhuni Basmati, Adamchini, Jeeraphool, Nagri Dubraj, Lokati Machi, Javaphool, Neemphool, Mushqbudgi, Chak-Hao (aromatic black rice), Joha, Katarni, Kaipad, Palakkadan Matta and Indrani.

Published Date: October 30, 2025