Page 7 - Rice

UP engages global R&D major to develop drought- and flood-resistant rice

Philippines-based Int'l Rice Research Institute to develop the new strains for the state, will also fortify traditional varieties with aroma and nutrients

Bayer CropScience awaits nod to launch flood-resistant rice in India

New variety already launched in Bangladesh, company hopes to introduce it in India before onset of monsoon next year

Govt mulls cut in reserve price of rice to boost sale through open market

The govt is considering downward revision of reserve price of rice from Rs 2,785 per quintal to Rs 2,250 per quintal in order to boost sale from central pool stock

Indian rice prices weaken on low demand; Bulbul damages Bangladesh fields

The Thai government has asked farmers in 22 rice-growing provinces not to grow off-season crops

Five more Indian non-basmati rice mills cleared for export to China

The first consignment of 100 tonnes non-basmati rice was shipped to China, from Nagpur, in September

Can rice cure cancer? Three Chhattisgarh varieties can, claim researchers

Their preliminary findings, however, have been strongly disputed by the medical fraternity and activists who are working relentlessly in creating cancer awareness

Rice prices rise in India on stronger rupee; stable in Thailand, Vietnam

India is world's biggest rice exporter

Rice prices climb on lower rabi acreage

In north India, price is up 28% since Nov 2016 despite higher output estimates this kharif season

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

Chhattisgarh's rice export hit by flawed policy, millers demand change

Millers are demanding the state's turn-out ratio be fixed at 55%

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

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

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

Drought could hit rice stocks, fuel price crisis, analyst says

Dwindling stockpiles could crimp the volumes exporters are willing to ship abroad

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