Govt allocates more wheat for open market sale
By Sandip Das The Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Wednesday sold a record 0.42 MT of wheat to bulk
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Indian rice exporters barred from participating in WFP tender due to export ban
The United Nations has barred Indian exporters from participating in its rice procurement tender for the World Food Program (WFP)
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Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Centre To Procure 10 LMT Additional Rice From Odisha
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged the Centre to take steps for procurement of 10 lakh metric tons (LMT) more
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Indian govt mulling cutting reserve price of rice in open market auction.
The Indian Food Ministry is considering a reduction in the reserve price of rice sold through e-auction under the open
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Rice may surge further globally on Indian export curbs, supply shortage.
India’s curbs on rice exports, including the ban on broken and white rice, have led to a two million tonnes
Read MoreIron-fortified rice will lower anaemia in India. It has no known adverse effects
By PRASHANTH THANKACHAN Large-scale change in a country’s nutritional status takes time, even years, but when safe and effective food-based
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Telanagana: Submit report to Centre on rice export, Tummala tells officials
Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao on Tuesday directed officials to prepare a proper plan and submit a report to the
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Karnataka: 12 tonnes of Anna Bhagya rice seized
City Crime Branch sleuths have seized 12 tonnes of rice, which was released to be distributed under the Anna Bhagya
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Import duty relief for edible oils extended till March 2025
By Mukesh Jagota, Sandip Das The government on Tuesday announced 50% export duty on molasses to ensure its adequate availability
Read MoreFCI uses AI-based equipment to detect frauds, says official
By Zia Haq The Food Corporation of India, which manages the government’s granaries, has spruced up its countrywide operations, introducing
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