By Sawara Rasheed Summary In Pakistan, a quiet but serious change is happening in rice cultivation, especially for the prized Basmati rice. Traditionally grown across Punjab,
The US was reportedly rescinding a punitive 25 per cent duty on all imports from India over its purchases of Russian oil that had been stacked on top of a 25 per cent
By Rediff Money Desk, Kolkata US tariff reduction to 18% expected to boost Indian rice exports. Exporters optimistic about price parity and increased competitiveness. Kolkata,
By Stephanie Sevillano MANILA – In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday launched major programs in
The edible oil sector criticised the lack of measures to reduce import dependence, while rice exporters welcomed MSME support, technology interventions, and TReDS procurement
Representatives from The Rice Trader organisation came to Viet Nam on February 2 to present the “World’s Best Rice 2025” Cup to engineer Ho Quang Cua and his colleagues for
From a village in Uttar Pradesh to the world’s most prized rice fields, Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Kumar Singh’s science has reshaped livelihoods, exports, and the future of
Rice output last year stood at 34.69 million metric tons. Reuters JAKARTA: Indonesia’s rice output in 2025 rose 13.3% on a yearly basis amid favourable weather, data from the
Shift towards imported hybrid seeds is shrinking Basmati acreage, weakening export capacity. SHAMSUL ISLAM KHAN ISLAMABAD: A major structural change is quietly reshaping