Megha Bajaj
Megha is a dedicated news writer at IREF with over three years of experience in journalism and content writing. With a keen interest in writing and research, she specialises in crafting clear, insightful, and well-researched stories. Passionate about media and storytelling, Megha actively engages in media reading, continuously refining her perspective and narrative style
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Rice News Today: Malaysia’s rice reserves, Pesticides in Kathmandu & Ghana’s plans
Rice news today is related to Malaysia’s rice reserves amid global supply concerns, pesticides in Kathmandu rice raising health concerns and Ghana’s new initiative to boost rice exports with new processing investments.
Top Rice News: Telangana CM urges, Cancellation of Import Licences and Nigeria’s Rice Tariff
Top rice news today includes Telangana CM’s urge to procure 30 lakh metric tonnes of parboiled rice, cancellation of import licences of 3 Indian rice exporters and Nigeria’s rice Tariff boost Benin trade routes.
Top Rice News: Prices In Asia Surge, And Millers Pleas Rejected
Top rice news today includes an increase in rice prices as the Iran war disrupts fertiliser and fuel supply chains, opposition by the Telangana govt. to quash Rs. 3,960 crore diversion cases.
India Exports Under Pressure: Middle East Conflict Disrupts Veggies, Makhana & Handicrafts
The Middle East conflict may have halted or remain under a two-week ceasefire, but it has sent shockwaves across the sectors. Its footprints can be observed thoroughly in the different sectors of the markets.
Top Rice News: Weak Monsoon Hits Crops, MP’s Basmati & India’s Aid
Top rice news today includes a weak monsoon hitting pulses, soybean, cotton, but rice is relatively protected, exports of Basmati rice from Madhya Pradesh to 47 countries and India’s humanitarian aid to Mozambique
Top Rice News: Hormuz Crisis, Chinese Discovery, Coimbatore Art Piece
Top rice news today is about the Hormuz Blockade crisis, which hit Basmati rice exports, along with a Chinese new discovery that strengthens rice resistance against devastating disease. Lastly, an art piece by an artist in Coimbatore which creates voter awareness among the audience.
Top Rice News: Zimbabwe’s Self-Sufficiency, Wholesale Prices & Nabuna Farmers
Top rice news today includes the target of Zimbabwe’s rice self-sufficiency, a jump in wholesale rice prices jump 7% as the West Asia ceasefire—Rice Harvest by Nabuna Farmers in a community effort.
Are India’s Rice Exports Set to Surge as EU Inspection Rules Ease?
On Friday, April 10, the Union government issued a notification stating that the exports of Basmati and non-Basmati rice to certain European nations have been authorised, and rice exporters will no longer be required to obtain the mandatory inspection certificate from the Export Inspection Agency for these export shipments.
Top Rice News: Japan Rice Prices, Myanmar Sales Scheme & Sri Lanka Imports
Top Rice News Today includes the fall of Japan rice prices for the 8th straight week amid rising supply, Myanmar’s affordable rice sales scheme to stabilise prices, and exports of 5,000 metric tonnes of rice from India to Sri Lanka to boost supply.
Why Is Telangana Raising Alarm Over Paddy Procurement?
These days, Paddy Procurement and surplus rice stocks have become a cause of concern for Telangana. On Thursday, April 9, Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy raised major concerns over paddy procurement and appealed to the central government to revise policy and targets.
Top Rice News: Diesel shortage in Bangladesh, India Export Prices Surge & Rising Fertiliser Costs
Top Rice News Today includes Diesel shortage in Bangladesh due to the Middle East Conflict, India’s export Rice price rise on stronger demand and Global rate hikes amid Middle East tensions and rising fertiliser costs threaten rice output in the Philippines.
Rice Trade in Turmoil: Global Headwinds Hit Pakistan’s Rice Exports
Recently, Pakistan's rice exports have been facing global headwinds and sharp decline. It can be seen by the current stance of stakeholders within Pakistan's rice sector, who are now demanding policy reforms to address the impediments hindering export growth.