BW Online Bureau India is the leading exporter and grower of basmati rice, followed by neighboring Pakistan. Rice prices have shown signs of uptrend after India removed export
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice. By Abid Hussain Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different
The Punjab Seed Council has officially approved two new basmati rice varieties, promising a 50% increase in yield compared to currently cultivated types. These new varieties are
Zahid Baig LAHORE: Rice exporters expressing their pleasure in achieving the USD 4 billion export mark have vowed to take the figure to USD 5 billion during the year 2025 as per a
The Italy-based business will own 50% of the new venture. Dean Best Euricom, the Italy-headquartered rice supplier, has set up a new venture in Pakistan to bolster its basmati
By Bloomberg News A Russian company will export chickpeas and lentils in exchange for tangerines and rice from Pakistan amid difficulties in cross-border payments due to Western
by Staff Report LAHORE – Pakistan lost Rs496.39 billion due to improper handling of five crops last year. As per the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, wheat witnessed 9%
Water has become the most crucial limiting factor for Pakistan’s agricultural growth. Despite the availability of millions of acres of barren land, particularly in Balochistan
Rizwan Bhatti KARACHI: With the removal of the Minimum Export Price (MEP), Pakistani rice traders can now export without price restrictions, enabling them to better compete with