Rice prices have soared to the highest in a decade as India limits exports and erratic weather wreaks havoc on Asian rice fields. This is likely to worsen food insecurity in many
NEW DELHI: Indian farmers have planted 28.3 million hectares (69.9 million acres) with summer-sown rice, according to the farm ministry’s latest data, up 3.28% from the same
Domestic prices soar despite being locally produced, in order to meet export targets KARACHI: In a striking turn of events, Pakistan finds itself poised to capture the attention
Indian farmers have planted 28.3 million hectares (69.9 million acres) with summer-sown rice, according to the farm ministry’s latest data, up 3.28% from the same period last
The United Nations food agency reported a 2.8% hike in its rice price index, reaching its highest level in almost 12 years, this July. This increase was triggered by rising demand
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York CNN — Last month, the Indian government announced an abrupt ban on exporting non-basmati white rice, which
MUMBAI/HANOI /BANGKOK/DHAKA: A blistering rally in rice export prices from top Asian hubs showed no signs of letting up this week, as fears over supply of the staple remained
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s rice stocks were at nearly three times its target at the start of August, two government sources in the world’s second biggest producer country said
KARACHI: The Indian government’s recent decision to impose a ban on the export of non-basmati rice led to a substantial rise in demand for Pakistani rice varieties worldwide,