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Basmati exporters' scrips rise on high shipment, price outlook
More exports are forecast this year, as Iran is expected to restart its import after two years
Rice scrips gain as China opens market
The share price of Kohinoor jumped 14.6% to Rs 72.85 while that of Chamanlal Setia rose by 6.1% to Rs 74.2
 "Rice scrips gain as China opens market")
Chhattisgarh's rice export hit by flawed policy, millers demand change
Millers are demanding the state's turn-out ratio be fixed at 55%
 "Chhattisgarh's rice export hit by flawed policy, millers demand change")
Scientists discover green rice in Chattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is traditionally known as the Rice Bowl of India as over 20,000 rice varieties have been found here
 "Scientists discover green rice in Chattisgarh")
Indian, Australia scientists partner to develop salt-tolerant rice
University of Tasmania and M S Swaminathan Research Foundation reached an agreement in Chennai last week for a $2 mllion project
India to buy 6.7% more summer-sown rice for welfare schemes
The world's second biggest rice producer had bought 30.93 million tonnes of rice a year before
ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha
Document will suggest ways to improve farmers' remuneration, reduce wastage at mills and boost exports
 "ICC to prepare vision document on rice for Odisha")
Lower rice output to push up prices
Production may fall 3-5 mt for the crop year ending June; uneven distribution of rain in the past 2 seasons hit sowing
 "Lower rice output to push up prices")
Drought could hit rice stocks, fuel price crisis, analyst says
Dwindling stockpiles could crimp the volumes exporters are willing to ship abroad
 "Drought could hit rice stocks, fuel price crisis, analyst says")
Govt's rice purchase swells 21% to 28.4 mt so far this year
The procurement from states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh has increased significantly
