PR 126 was the most popular rice variety last year, occupying 22% of the total cultivation area. Next in popularity is PR 131, the seed of which is in great demand in Tarn Taran,
PBHF creates awareness to enhance the output of basmati rice in Pakistan with quality seeds and pesticides Pakistan Basmati Heritage Foundation (PBHF), a consortium of Basmati
MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of rice from Thailand held near a four-month high this week helped by domestic buying, while traders across Asian hubs flagged concerns over a
Two flood-resistant rice varieties are helping farmers in Africa to improve productivity, with huge potential returns for countries affected by climate change, agricultural food
Thailand, the world’s second-biggest rice exporter, is asking farmers to grow only one crop this year — instead of the usual two — as a likely El Nino looks set to reduce
SINGAPORE — Asia’s rice output is set to climb this year as higher prices spur farmers to expand acreage and use more fertilizer, easing supply concerns after production
Prices of rice exported from top hub India fell for a third straight week on sluggish demand, while Vietnamese rates eased off two-year highs in quiet trading after a long
KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has asked the federal government to devise a long-term strategy with consultation of all stakeholders to achieve $5 billion
LAHORE: Basmati exports staged a strong rebound surging by 45 per cent to 64,274 tonnes in March from 44,137 tonnes in February despite 25pc damage to the last crop due to