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India's rice export curbs paralyse trade in Asia as prices rise: Industry

"India accounts for more than 40% of global shipments. So, nobody is sure how much prices will rise in the coming months," said Himanshu Agarwal, executive director at Satyam Balajee

Global food supply faces turmoil with rice set to climb: Reports

The restrictions are threatening to ignite inflation for yet another key commodity, and may deprive some of the globe's poorest nations of a crucial element of their diet.

Output of kharif rice may drop by 4-5 mn tonnes due to drought: Govt

In full 2021-22, around 81,000 tonnes of broken rice was allotted from FCI's godowns for ethanol production

India's broken rice exports had gained over 90% in FY22, shows data

China is the biggest recipient of India's broken rice exports

Top headlines: Indian forex reserves, Kharif rice production, and more

Foreign exchange reserves declining to government making first disbursement under PLI scheme, here are the top headlines of the day

Govt to lift 51.8 mn tonnes rice in 2022-23, double coarse cereal purchases

Rice procurement a tad higher than 50.98 mn tonnes in 2021-22; market sources say this could be a sign that govt does not expect a major drop in Kharif rice output

Viral disease behind stunting of paddy plants in many parts of Punjab: PAU

The Punjab Agricultural University has found southern rice black-streaked dwarf virus (SRBSDV), a viral disease, behind the stunting of paddy plants in many parts of Punjab. This is the first time that SRBSDV, which was first reported in 2001 from Southern China, has been detected in Punjab. Ludhiana-based PAU vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal said that SRBSDV is the real cause behind stunting of rice. The PAU scientists had received complaints of stunted rice plants from farmers. Preliminary reports about the occurrence of these symptoms started coming from the districts of Sri Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Pathankot, SAS Nagar, and Gurdaspur. Within one month, stunted rice plants were observed in almost the whole of Punjab and its adjoining states, said the PAU in a statement here. "The infected plants were stunted with narrow erect leaves, with both roots and shoots of the plants severely affected. In severely infected rice fields, the infected plants showed

Will Centre extend free foodgrains scheme beyond Sept or let it fade away?

Drawdown in wheat stocks, fear of fall in rice production raise doubts on scheme's sustenance beyond Sept 30 deadline

Kharif paddy sowing almost 15% lesser than last year, shows data

The drop in acreage has triggered fears of the government clamping down in exports as it did in the case of wheat in May

World's food supply faces new threat after India's rice crop falters

The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation

Overall kharif sowing improves even as paddy and arhar remain muted

Experts say a fall in paddy output could hugely impact cereal prices going forward as wheat stocks in central pool aren't enough to quell any surge in prices

Wheat stock in central pool close to minimum threshold amid low procurement

Grain inventory in central pool, as on July 1, 2022, lowest since 2019

Kharif acreage drags as monsoon starts slow; may pick up in the weeks ahead

Shortfall in rains, which was over 40% till June 10, narrowed to 4% by June 24 largely due to a massive downpour in the East and North-East

Centre starts awareness drive to dispel myths about rice fortification

Food secretary says benefits far outweigh any alleged harmful effect

Early kharif sowing shows healthy progress; rice, pulses area up

The actual pick-up in sowing will happen once the monsoon becomes active over Central and Western India

India's protectionist moves spark concern that rice may be next target

India has stockpiled more than enough rice and prices have been under control

Fortified rice: Surveyors find that consumers fear traces of 'plastic rice'

Some beneficiaries complain of abdominal discomfort, gastritis, diarrhoea and nausea after eating fortified rice

Govt might have to pick rice over wheat if it extends free food grain plan

India set to have 38.6 million tonnes of rice in its reserves-much more than what it requires.

Natural farming need of the hour, says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Addressing the 'National Workshop on Innovative Agriculture' organised by NITI Aayog, Kant further said India is now an exporter of wheat and rice

Fortifying nutrition

Fortified rice will help reduce malnutrition