Hardy teff rice to take root in India this kharif.

Ram Gopal Yadav (8 years ago)

After chia and quinoa, teff is the new superfood that is set to make an entry into the Indian farm sector. Teff, a drought-resistant rice, is a staple food crop of Ethiopia, and the grain dates to the Abyssinian civilisation. We had brought the seeds from the US Department of Agriculture four years ago and carried out trials in various locations, including areas around Mysuru, parts of Tamil Nadu and in Bagalkot, North Karnataka. Two of the 19 varieties are suitable for Indian conditions. The upcoming kharif season teff being planted in Karnataka. Grain has a potential to yield 200-250 kg per acre. Teff, a hardy crop, can be grown in both kharif and rabi seasons. It is suitable for districts with dry zones in Karnataka. The international wholesale prices of teff are around ₹650-700 a kg.

Basmati rice exports up by 154.28 % in March in Pakistan.

Ram Gopal Yadav (8 years ago)

The exports of basmati rice from the country during the month of March 2017 increased by 154.28 percent as compared the exports of the corresponding month of last year. During month of March, about 45,745 metric tons of basmati rice worth $43.976m were exported as compared the exports of 17,412 metric tons valuing of $17.294m of same month last year.

Odisha to procure 60 lakh metric tonne of paddy this year.

Ram Gopal Yadav (8 years ago)

Optimistic to set a record procurement of about 60 lakh metric tonne of paddy this year, Odisha government today said the rabi exercise would start from May 1. Optimistic to set a record procurement of about 60 lakh metric tonne of paddy this year, Odisha government today said the rabi exercise would start from May 1. It is targeted to procure total 60 lakh MT paddy in both kharif and rabi, this year.