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Govt allows exports of 1m tonnes of non basmati rice

The government today allowed exports of one million tonnes of non-basmati rice, lifting an over three-year old ban, in the wake of overflowing godowns. The decision to this effect was taken by an Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. "The EGoM has decided to allow exports of one million tonnes.....

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Basmati acreage to expand 15%; traders hopeful of higher prices

Basmati acreage is expected to expand 15% this season in Punjab , Haryana and Uttar Pradesh as sowing gets underway. Exporters , traders and farmers are hopeful of basmati benefiting from the spillover effect of top exporter Thailand's assurance of a 25% higher prices to its farmers and traders. India exported over 2.2 million tonne basmati rice.....

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India seeks Poland's help for removal of EU trade curbs

India today sought help from Poland, which holds the European Union Presidency, for resolving trade obstacles for Indian agri exports to 27 EU countries. The issue was taken up at a meeting here between Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and visiting Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. "The EU can play an.....

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GMO labelling rules unlikely to change soon

No matter what their perspective on genetically modified foods, industry experts agree that an international commission’s decision to issue labelling guidelines for foods derived from biotechnology won’t alter Canada’s approach to the foods. Last week, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted new labelling guidelines for foods derived from.....