India’s decision to ban exports of some rice was based on domestic reasons, but it’s had a global impact. India is the world’s biggest rice exporter and a cutback in
The question arises that what is more important: foreign exchange reserves or affordable food? ISLAMABAD: The international rice market is witnessing a significant upheaval as
New YorkCNN — Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which includes varieties favored by South Indian communities.
The world’s top rice exporter, India, banned the export of non-basmati white rice to control their rising domestic food costs and guarantee the availability of enough domestic
Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines, all heavily reliant on India for their rice supplies, have found their food security threatened by disruptions caused by the El Nino
The Fiji Rice Limited has allayed concerns that the decision by India to stop exporting non-basmati white rice, could lead to an increase in cost of rice sold locally. Chair, Raj
An undated stock photo of a market stall with piles of many varieties of Vietnamese rice in Ho Chi Minh city grocery. Vietnam is one of the largest exporters of quality rice,
Surging demand sparks speculative hoarding, undercuts export opportunity A farmer works in a rice paddy in Thailand’s central Khon Kaen province. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The Philippine Department of Agriculture is recommending that private traders import an additional 500,000 metric tons of rice to cover possible crop losses caused by the El Nino