The ‘qissa’ of Basmati
As the European Union gets set to pronounce whether to give a GI tag to India’s Basmati rice, we explore the history of a grain that …
Don’t worry, experts say after Pakistan gets GI tag for its own Basmati rice
Basmati joint heritage of the subcontinent; Pakistan’s exports will not dent India's share
Basmati rice: the new authenticity rules aiming to remove sub-standard varieties from the market
If we don’t maintain today’s standards, it may harm the industry — and crucially the farmers who work so hard to produce this …
Arice and fight
Two new proposed Indian legislations will please the World Trade Organisation. But will they protect the rights of Indian farmers over the …
Jammu and Kashmir farmers suffering due to rain, snow and lockdown
Unseasonal weather has destroyed apples in Kashmir and paddy in Jammu even as government promises to procure crops have rung hollow
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
Washing process has been shown to rinse up to 20% of the microplastics from uncooked rice
Was ethanol the reason for the ban on broken rice exports
A look at official data shows that the allocation of Food Corporation of India rice for ethanol was drastically increased in 2021-22, as compared …
Punjab to use ancient broadcasting technique to grow rice this Kharif, save groundwater
DSR can help reduce water consumption by as much as 35% over the traditional process of transplanting rice seedlings from a nursery to …
Last straw to stubble burning
Straw can be converted into fuel for use in vehicles. It can also replace coal in old power plants, reducing …
Punjab wants farmers to stay away from 9 pesticides. Will it help?
Europe tightened import norms since 2018, has shown reluctance to import basmati rice with pesticide residues earlier
Outstanding grain
The aromatic enigma makes basmati a clear winner among grains. The lack of knowledge of what traditional basmati is and an inability to take …
GMO rice from India withdrawn in EU: Indian coalition asks for action
500 tonnes of genetically modified rice were discovered in a consignment that India exported to the European Union countries in June 2021
Organic farming: Reaping mixed benefits
Contradictory state of affairs in two Uttaranchal villages highlights both potential and obstacles of organic farming. The paradox has cropped up …
India denies GMO contamination in basmati
EU had sought clarification after finding genetically modified organisms in the exported rice
The Green Revolution and a dark Punjab
Punjab has paid a price for food security. The use of pesticides and fertilisers has resulted in a number of health issues for the state’s …
COVID-19: Reverse migration sparks concern for Punjab’s paddy season
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh asked the Union government to allow labourers and cardholders under MGNREGA scheme to work in farm operations
Brown, red, black, riceberry – what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?
If you enjoy trying foods with unique flavours, try experimenting with black or red rice varieties. Whatever the colour, all types of rice have a …
FSSAI sets standards for basmati rice; to be enforced from August
The move could increase exports of this fragrant rice of India
Farm pacts
Sumptuous slumber
India sleeps tight while a US company acquires a patent over three rice strains
Patented to act
Basmati embroglio -- stoked to cook
Kalanamak
The future of Indian scented rice?
India’s rice trade at risk in Red Sea attacks
India’s famed basmati rice variety is among the commodities hit by supply chain disruption caused by the Houthi attacks on the Red Sea
Iron rice: Increasing diversity in diet is a better solution to anaemia than chemical fortification
Instead of fortification, the quality of diet should be improved, experts feel
DNA test for Basmati
EU wants only authentic varieties; India stands to gain