The Agriculture Ministry has reported a 5.7% reduction in the area under Urad (Black Matpe) cultivation for the current Kharif season, bringing the total to 3.07 million hectares, down from 3.26 million hectares last year. The […]
An overview of India’s ban on rice exports and the subsequent resumption of exports
The largest rice exporter in the world, India, banned some rice exports on July 20, 2023, stating growing local costs, inflation concerns and the need to guarantee food security. Considering that India accounts for more than […]