UP to launch kalanamak rice research centre with IRRI to boost exports
By PTI Uttar Pradesh plans to establish a research centre for premium ‘Kalanamak rice’ in partnership with the International Rice
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Ludhiana: Sale of long-duration paddy varieties’ seeds banned in Punjab
To protect groundwater and reduce environmental pollution, the Punjab government has imposed a ban on the sale and sowing of
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ASIA RICE-Indian rates fall to two-year low on robust rains, weaker rupee
By Reuters Indian rice export prices fell to their lowest level in two years this week due to depreciation of
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Rain threatens wheat stocks in India
By Joh Reidy Inclement weather in India’s Punjab state is threatening 5.5 million tonnes of procured wheat, about 45% of
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At 30 MT, wheat procurement highest since 2021-22
By Sandip Das The government’s wheat procurement for the 2025–26 rabi marketing season (April–June) has been completed with a total purchase
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Philippines Eyes India, Thailand Rice to Cut Vietnam Reliance
By Bloomberg The Philippines, the world’s top rice importer, plans to look beyond its dominant supplier, Vietnam, to ensure steady
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Rice millers turn to Sivaji, Singam, Idhayakanni to build brand equity
Sivaji, Singam and Idhayakanni are not just the names of Tamil flicks, but the names of packaged (branded) rice retailing
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Stored paddy worth Rs 840 crore spoiled in five years in TN
By B Anbuselvan Despite ongoing efforts to expand storage infrastructure, Tamil Nadu suffered wastage of 3.72 metric tonnes (MT) of
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IATA Flags Policy Gaps Threatening Global SAF Growth: India’s Biofuel Leadership Poised to Transform Aviation and Tourism
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a sobering alert: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, although set to double in 2025 to 2 million
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Thai rice exports decline as India re-enters market
By Arvin Donley Thailand’s rice exports from January to March 2025 faced significant challenges with more Indian rice entering the
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