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IREF Invites Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR) to BIRC 2025 | IREF News | IREF
In a major step towards bringing together the foremost voices in agriculture and food security, Dev Garg, National Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), extended a formal invitation to Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary (DARE)…
MRF Targets to Reach 1.8MT of Rice Exports in H2 FY 2025-2026 | IREF News | IREF
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) aims to achieve the rice exports target of 1.8 million tonnes during the second half of the current financial year 2025-2026, with 300,000 tonnes of rice per month. Myanmar rice export exceeded 1.2 million in the…
India’s Major Agri Cooperatives Join Bharat International Rice Conference 2025…
In the series of latest developments regarding the International Rice Conference, three of the country’s leading cooperative institutions, National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and KRIBHCO Agri…
PM Modi Announces Rs 35,400 Cr Boost for Agriculture Sector Under PM-DDKY…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two major schemes to boost agriculture sector under PM-DDKY which are: PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. PM launched two major schemes with an outlay of Rs 35,440 crore…
SEA Estimates Gujarat Groundnut Crop at 46 lakh Tonne Despite 3 Lakh Hectare…
Groundnut crop in Gujarat is estimated to be around 46 lakh tonne (lt) during kharif 2025-26, despite an increase of around 3 lakh hectares in area under groundnut cultivation in Gujarat. However, the surprising fact behind the story is that…
Apple Trade in Himachal Sees 43% Surge Despite Disasters, 2.6 Crore Boxes…
Apple Trade in Himachal Pradesh witnesses a 43% rise, despite natural disasters such as landslides and land closures. According to the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board (MPMC), a total of 26,083,458 apple boxes were traded as of…
Govt Yet to Decide on Proposal to Raise Local White Rice Price to RM3.60/Kg…
The Malaysian government is yet to decide on the proposal to increase local white rice price from RM2.60(Malaysian ringgit) to RM3.60 per kilogramme. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu reportedly said…
Reforms by GST Council Trigger ‘Virtuous Cycle’ of Growth | IREF News | IREF
Latest reforms by GST Council under the GST 2.0 framework have set in motion what the government calls a “virtuous cycle” of growth, driven by lower consumer prices and surging demand across key sectors. The GST 2.0 implementation date, September…
Indian Rice Exporters Federation
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) expresses gratitude to the Government of India for its initiatives to bolster economic growth.
Brazil Soybean Exports to Hit Record as US Out of Market
Brazil's soybean exports are projected to reach a record 102.2 million tons due to China's ban on U.S. soybean purchases.
Amid China Export Control, India to Build Rare Earth Stockpile
India plans to establish a National Critical Mineral Stockpile (NCMS) to secure rare-earth elements, aiming to create a two-month reserve.
GI Tag for Kagga Rice: Karnataka's High-Fiber Coastal Variety Set to Receive…
Karnataka's Kagga rice, a traditional saline- and flood-tolerant variety from Uttara Kannada, is poised to receive a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This high-fiber coastal rice is cultivated in the marshlands near river estuaries during the…
Manipur Plans to Export 20 Metric Tonnes of Chakhao White Rice to Japan
Manipur's Agriculture Department plans to export 20 metric tonnes of Chakhao white rice to Japan between November and December 2025.
Shrimp Exports to the US Fall 75% in September Due to Tariffs
Amid the imposition of US tariffs, exporters reported a 75% year-on-year decline in shrimp exports to the US in September. However, specific country data for September is not available.
Experts Call For Global Black Pepper Cultivation To Strengthen Consumption
Collective efforts are being made to promote black pepper cultivation and revive the sector. The global pepper industry converged in Kochi for the 53rd annual sessions and meetings of the international pepper community and the international spice…
Rice Exports in Pakistan Drop 28% in Q1 FY26
Pakistan's rice exports dropped by 28% in Q1 FY26, highlighting governance failures in the agriculture sector.
Indian Seafood Exporters Surge After Report of China Dismissing Japanese Imports
As per recent updates, Indian seafood exporters increased around by 11% on Wednesday, November 19, after media stated that China found that Japan plans to dismiss seafood imports from the country. This is a move expected to shift demand toward…
India Sets Historic Record with 357 Million Tonnes of Foodgrain Production
India Achieves Historic Milestone in Foodgrain Production: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the nation's achievement of 357 million tonnes of foodgrain production, marking a significant milestone in agricultural growth.
Thai Rice Prices Hit Near 4-Month High
Thai rice prices have surged to a nearly four-month high this week following a flood disaster that caused widespread devastation across the nation.
EU Prepares to Limit Rice Imports from India
The European Union is preparing to implement restrictions on rice imports from India and other Asian nations to protect its domestic agricultural producers and processing industries.
Philippine Rice Imports to Plunge by 1.4 Million MT
The USDA has released its projection on Philippine rice imports for the year, which is expected to decline by 1.4 million metric tons.
Corn and Rice Production in Indonesia Forecast to Decline
Corn and rice production in Indonesia is forecast to decline in Marketing Year 2025-26, according to a report from the FAS of the US Department of Agriculture.
Calls for Zero-Wastage Food Supply Chains
The Indian Rice Exporters Federation highlights the need for a circular food economy and sustainability to prevent waste in the food supply chain.
Indian Rice Exports Stagnate Amid Tariffs
India's rice export market faces stagnation due to higher tariffs and economic crises in major importing regions.
Odisha Launches Climate-Smart Agriculture Alliance to Boost Climate Resilience
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment organized an inception workshop for the Climate-Smart Agriculture Alliance for Odisha to boost resilience.