Punjab targets to bring 20 pc more area under basmati.
The Punjab agriculture department is planning to increase the area under basmati crop by over 20 per cent in the
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Rice
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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Rate risk: RBI can end up with a dal-rice problem on its plate
Rice and dal can turn into a disappointing combo for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Even as the RBI
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Economists concerned over lower rice acreage pushing up inflation
Lower rice sowing due to deficient rains, coupled with increasing global prices, may end up pushing up inflation, economists said.Rice
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23.70 metric tonnes of PDS rice seized in AP, cases booked against two scribes
The Regional Vigilance and Enforcement officials seized 23.70 metric tonnes of rice belonging to the Public Distribution System (PDS), kept
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500 farmers sensitised to produce pesticide residue free basmati
Around 500 farmers on Thursday took part in a workshop aimed to produce pesticide residue free basmati to enhance the
Read MoreBasmati Rice: Rupee reserves depleting, Iran struggles to import from India
By Rezaul H Lashkar India faces the possibility of losing one of its largest markets for basmati rice exports, Iran, following the
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South Africa’s reliance on rice imports
South Africa relies heavily on imports for its rice requirements. Estimates indicate that South Africa imports 90% of its rice
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Southern states approach Telangana for rice supplies
Telangana, which has emerged as a rice granary over the last few years, is getting enquiries for rice supplies from
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Demand surge pushes basmati rice rates up, Haryana farmers eye rich returns
By Neeraj Mohan Basmati growers and traders are likely to reap a rich harvest over the coming Kharif marketing season
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