Scientists used two IR-series rice varieties, indigenous to the Philippines, to develop MMSD. IR-8, famous variety of the IR series, was considered ‘miracle rice’ in the 1970s.

India rice ban. The India government halted overseas sales of the grain with immediate effect, according to a notification by the country’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Reuters reported.. The ...

India gave the go-ahead on Saturday for exports of non-basmati white rice to resume as inventories in the world's biggest exporter of the grain surge and farmers prepare to harvest a new crop in ...

Two days ago, the Centre temporarily stopped the export of any basmati rice consignment that was being sold overseas for less than $1,200 a tonne. | Latest News India ...

India had banned exports of 100% broken rice in September 2022 and then imposed curbs on exports of all other rice grades in 2023 after poor rainfall raised concerns over production.

India's decision to lift the ban on non-basmati rice exports is expected to benefit East African countries, which rely heavily on imports to meet their consumption needs. East Africa to Gain As ...

In some places, it’s called the “queen of perfumed rice.” Basmati rice is native to India and Pakistan, with India being responsible for 2/3 of the global supply.