Amjad Mahmood LAHORE: Pakistan has, perhaps for the first time, touched the mark of $3.89 billion in earnings from rice exports, which were made possible mainly due to favourable
New Delhi, Aug 29 (KNN) The Indian government is considering relaxing its year-old export ban on non-basmati white rice due to surplus stock and a significant increase in
A potential easing of the ban would benefit farmers, traders and exporters who have been seeking a relaxation to capitalise on the high global demand for Indian rice. It’s
The ban, which took effect on 20 July 2023, was brought in to ensure the country had sufficient stock for domestic consumption and to cool prices. Dhirendra Kumar, Subhash
Given the already high levels of global hunger, lifting the ban on non-basmati white rice would provide much needed support in humanitarian terms. Raj Mann The lack of progress
In October 2023, India allowed 170,000 tonne of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia. New Delhi: India has permitted exports of 200,000 tonne of non-basmati white rice to Malaysia,
While acknowledging the work done by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in the development of HT Basmati rice, the network wants those benefits to be extended to a
Even though a bountiful harvest is expected, it will not help basmati farmers if the government does not review the MEP for the rice variety. KJ Staff To ensure a better price
According to reports, in April-May, 1,24,218.36 metric tonnes of non-basmati rice was sent by India to Maldives. The government closely monitored the export scenario. In a recent