Basmati farmers in Punjab are happy despite receiving prices lower than last year. The reason for their happiness is the problems with the current procurement […]
Tag: Basmati Rice
India’s basmati rice export dilemma: Insurance issues and trade barriers
As of 2023-2024, India has the world’s highest rice export volume totalling 16.5 million tonnes, with basmati rice accounting for 5.24 million tonnes, a 15 […]
Pakistan may lose out on getting GI tag for its basmati from EU
The European Commission (EC) is unlikely to provide Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) tag for Pakistan’s basmati rice in the European Union. This follows the EC’s […]
Govt removes minimum export price for onions and basmati rice
New Delhi: The government has removed the minimum export price (MEP) on onions and basmati rice with immediate effect, according to an order issued on […]
Farmers’ Network asks PM to promote Herbicide-Tolerant non-Basmati rice varieties
The Bharatiya Farmer Network, a national collective of farmers, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote the development and distribution of herbicide-tolerant (HT) […]
How do Indian basmati rice brands compete globally?
India’s agri-economy is further supplemented by its status as one of the only two Basmati rice producers in the world. The country is also the […]
How trade agreements influence Basmati rice exports and imports
The demand for premium long-grained Basmati rice has been on an upward spiral in the international market since the past decade. The agricultural economy of […]
