India should exclude premium rice variety from export ban, trade body says
India should allow exports of 1 million metric tons of a premium non-basmati rice variety favoured by overseas Indians, which
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Andhra Pradesh: Jana Sena alleges ₹36 cr rice, pulses sale scam
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation conducted its weekly grievance programme Jagananna Ki Cheubdam (Spandana) on Monday. The programme received 92
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Punjab Govt bans 10 insecticides for 60 days ‘in interest of basmati growers’
The Punjab government has banned the sale and distribution of 10 insecticides for 60 days, starting August 1, so that
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India’s rice export ban to hurt millions globally. These countries will be the worst hit
By Lee Ying Shan India’s rice export ban could ripple across global rice markets — and millions are expected to
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India basmati rice exporters get requests for early shipments
By Rajendra Jadhav Indian rice exporters have been receiving requests from buyers to advance shipments of basmati rice after New Delhi
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Gene editing improves grain quality, lowers heat stress in rice: Study
By ANI Maintaining the quality and productivity of crops adapted to lower temperatures will become increasingly difficult as global temperatures
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Govt invites applications from exporters for allocation of wheat quota for Bhutan
By PTI The government has invited applications from exporters to allocate quota for exports of wheat to Bhutan during 2023-24
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After vegetables, rice gets costlier in Odisha
Bijoy Pradhan As if skyrocketing prices of vegetables are not enough, people of Odisha are now facing the pinch of
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Indian rice export rates hit five-year high on thin supplies
By Deep Kaushik Vakil Top rice exporter India’s rates hit a five-year peak this week on thin supplies and the
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Andhra Pradesh: Fortified wheat to be supplied in urban areas
The state government has decided to distribute fortified wheat for white ration cardholders in urban areas. During a review meeting
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