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Kenya had encouraged the import of 500,000 tonnes of rice duty-free until April 6, 2024

Shipments had been detained due to delay caused by Red Sea situation

Showcase high-quality rice, diverse food products

Shifting market dynamics, concerns over Basmati heritage pose challenges

Islamabad's total rice exports could jump to 5m tons in 2023/24 financial year, up from the last year's 3.7m tons

CG shows interest in increasing engagements with businessmen

Expected to fetch $3 billion this year as India curbs exports and demand rises

Last year, Pakistan earned a Rs400 billion windfall thanks to a four million tonnes increase in productivity

USDA estimates Pakistan will export 4.8m tons of rice, fetch extra $1b

Modern techniques, governmental support essential in thriving paddy cultivation

Exporters halt consignments over 20% new duty

Move comes after last year’s floods destroyed crops

Rice industry facing series of challenges amid global headwinds

New variety, a joint work of Chinese and Pakistani researchers, gives 12.5% higher yield

Businessmen say uplift will boost exports, increase overall production

Azerbaijan approves five-year tax exemption on the import of Pakistani rice

Sindh produces over 50% with exports of around 70%, but floods, neglect put industry in danger

Global rice inventories could fall to lowest in 5 years, say traders

Rice prices have jumped 5% in Asia since India's announcement

Chinese technology helps Pakistan increase rice yield

New techniques developed to cultivate, improve rice production

Subsidies for farmers to increase yield

Project will promote mechanisation, certified seeds, responsible use of pesticides

State-of-the-art private sector-led iron ore project couldn’t be able to take off

Say unreal specifications are causing hardships for rice sector, affecting exports

Challenges India’s geographical indication claim on Basmati rice

Boosting yields: LCCI chief urges focus on R&D

Senate panel told India has challenged GI law in EU market

Minister says govt working to develop long-grain Basmati rice

Leading rice exporters arrange training workshop to raise awareness among women and rice millers

Minister for food security urges private sector to provide quality agricultural inputs

Joint centre will boost yield to improve domestic food security and supplement export

Moderate showers may help improve agri economy during current fiscal year

16 industries banned in Hub, two in Chaghi and one in Jafferabad district over polluting the environment

Agricultural expert says new method helps save water

Sugar, rice, flour mills owe them billions of rupees but do not pay due to political influence

Adviser says country can export local commodity to boost agriculture exports

Country boasts more than 200 varieties in all, each with its own peculiarities

Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan says Pakistan has surplus commodity

Seeds estimated to be planted on 33,333 hectares of land

Agriculture dept sources say that special attention would be given to promoting mechanised farming

Two major global exporters stuck in crisis; China is dealing with coronavirus while Thailand is facing severe drought

Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla says visit was successful

Former REAP official says modern technology will help enhance farm yields

Abdul Razzak Dawood holds meeting to thrash out proposals for enhancing exports

Imran Khan’s good intentions of wanting to stabilise prices of essential commodities may not be much helpful

Indian scientist back the villagers claim although NASA later said it did not believe the object was a meteorite

Pest has been found in rice consignments exported to different countries

Export potential is much higher provided adequate facilities are given, infestation is checked

Urges establishment of barter trade mechanism to ramp up ties