Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

A vendor piles sacks of rice for sale in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The country has announced that a two-month ban on the export of standard-grade white rice, imposed to ensure sufficient domestic supplies of staple foods during the coronavirus crisis, will be lifted on Wednesday. HENG SINITH/AP Fears voiced as some nations impose export restrictions Editor's note: The world faces huge challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak, and maybe even greater ones when it is over. As many countries begin to ease measures imposed to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic, Nguyen Quang Hoa, the founder of one of Vietnam's biggest rice exporters, has one key issue on his mind. In March, the Vietnamese government said it would restrict rice shipments due to concerns that global demand would rise as the outbreak disrupted supply chains.

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Government lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice
3 months, 1 week ago

Government lifts ban on export of non-basmati white rice

The Hindu  

The Union government has decided to allow exports of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, reversing last July’s ban on such exports. According to a notification of the Department of Commerce issued on Saturday, non-basmati white rice has been removed from the prohibited list for exports to free with immediate effect, subject to the minimum export price. Trade revival B.V. …

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi
4 months, 1 week ago

Govt may relax export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus, says Pralhad Joshi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian government is looking at relaxing its year-old export ban on non-basmati white rice amid surplus stock and a significant surge in paddy sowing, said union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Pralhad Joshi. Rice exports during April-June fell by nearly 34% to 3.2 million tonnes after the export of non-basmati white rice was restricted …

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet
1 year, 3 months ago

Export ban on rice is regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agriculture committee meet

The Hindu  

India has said that the export ban on rice is a regulation rather than a restriction and is crucial for securing the food security of 1.4 billion people, according to an official. The Geneva-based official said that in the meeting, India reiterated its commitment to ensure food security in importing countries by granting exemptions to those in need upon their …

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE
1 year, 3 months ago

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE

Firstpost  

Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from 20 July to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic food security India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white rice was prohibited from July 20 to check the domestic prices and ensure domestic …

Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt. imposes 20% export duty on parboiled rice

The Hindu  

The government has imposed a 20% duty on the export of parboiled rice, a move aimed at maintaining adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check. Last month, the government banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. In the April-June period of this fiscal, about …

Singapore in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from non-basmati rice export ban
1 year, 5 months ago

Singapore in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from non-basmati rice export ban

The Hindu  

Singapore is in close contact with Indian authorities to seek exemption from the country’s ban on export of non-basmati rice, the city state’s food agency said on Friday. Singapore is also in close contact with the Indian authorities to seek exemption from the ban,” said a statement from SFA. On July 20, the Indian government banned exports of non-basmati white …

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US
1 year, 5 months ago

India’s rice export ban triggers panic buying in US

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 22, 2023 14:14 IST - 2 MINS READ India’s ban on the export of non-basmati white rice has led to long lines at stores all over the US, with panic-stricken people eager to stock up on their staple. The Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry on July 20 banned the export of non-basmati white rice, with immediate effect, …

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?
1 year, 5 months ago

India considers a rice export ban – what would that mean for the world?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Global prices for rice could soar again as the world’s largest supplier, India, considers banning …

Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban
1 year, 8 months ago

Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary will add honey and certain meat products to a list of food items it has temporarily banned from being imported from Ukraine in an effort to relieve market pressures on Hungarian farmers, a government minister said Thursday. Along with honey and meat, Hungary’s government has banned the import of 25 Ukrainian products including grains, oil seeds, …

Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes
1 year, 10 months ago

Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, HT reported that the ban on export of wheat and non-premium rice is likely to continue beyond March. They include elevated domestic inflation for cereals, low grain stocks with the government and uncertainty over weather outlook for the two most important cereal crops in the rabi and kharif season. The former suffered heavily because of a premature heat …

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies
2 years, 3 months ago

India’s rice export ban to further strain global good supplies

Live Mint  

India banned exports of broken rice and levied a tax on other key varieties in a move that would add to global inflationary pressure and exacerbate food supply pains caused by the war in Ukraine. Global buyers are depending on India—the world’s top rice exporter—to shore up food supplies since Russia invaded Ukraine, a major wheat grower, which roiled global …

India bans export of broken rice with aim to increase domestic supplies
2 years, 3 months ago

India bans export of broken rice with aim to increase domestic supplies

Firstpost  

The government on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-basmati rice, except for parboiled rice, to boost domestic supplies amid a fall in area under the paddy crop in the current Kharif season New Delhi: After imposing 20 per cent export duty on non-basmati rice, the government has banned the export of broken rice with an aim …

‘Day by day': Trade bans, inflation send food prices soaring
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Day by day': Trade bans, inflation send food prices soaring

Associated Press  

Soki Wu’s food stall, tucked in a food court in a shopping mall in Singapore, is a crowd favorite for its fresh, juicy “chicken rice,” a national dish. For business owners, the rising cost of cooking ingredients — from oil to chicken — has prompted them to raise prices, with people paying 10% to 20% more at Wu’s food stall. …

Non-contributing countries seek ban on export curbs on World Food Programme
2 years, 6 months ago

Non-contributing countries seek ban on export curbs on World Food Programme

Live Mint  

Geneva: While nearly 81 World Trade Organisation member countries led by Singapore are seeking a ban on export restrictions for the World Food Programme at the ongoing ministerial meeting taking place in Geneva, data shows that most of them have not contributed to the United Nation’s programme. The WTO draft proposal-World Food Programme Food Purchases Exemption from Export Prohibitions or …

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy?

The Hindu  

Over the last month, the government has banned the export of wheat and imposed quantitative restrictions on outbound sugar shipments. The government may have acted for these reasons, but it has hurt farmers’ incomes and the impact on inflation may not be very high because global food prices are still high. Explained | Why India, world’s largest producer of sugar, …

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy? | The Hindu Parley podcast
2 years, 6 months ago

Is the ban on wheat exports good policy? | The Hindu Parley podcast

The Hindu  

Over the last month, the government has banned the export of wheat and imposed quantitative restrictions on outbound sugar shipments. The wheat export ban came within days of a push to enhance India’s wheat supplies to the rest of the world after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The move came in the midst of persistently high inflation, spurred by rising food …

Ghana and Uganda ban grain and food exports
2 years, 7 months ago

Ghana and Uganda ban grain and food exports

The Hindu  

Published : May 28, 2022 16:23 IST Ghana and Uganda are among a slew of African countries banning the export of grains and other farm produce with the latter imposing high taxes to prevent food exports to neighbouring countries. “That is why there’s a ban on the major food crops that we all know — maize, rice, and soybeans.” Around …

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?
2 years, 7 months ago

After wheat and sugar, curb on rice exports next?

Firstpost  

Some have warned that a curb on rice exports could further upset the global community that is already irked over the wheat and sugar export ban After the Indian government curbed exports of wheat and sugar, now rice could be next to ensure enough domestic supply and stave off a price hike. Some have warned that a curb on rice …

'Shouldn't Go Way of Covid Jabs': Criticised for Wheat Export Ban Amid Rise in Food Prices, India Slams West
2 years, 7 months ago

'Shouldn't Go Way of Covid Jabs': Criticised for Wheat Export Ban Amid Rise in Food Prices, India Slams West

News 18  

Voicing its concern over hoarding and discrimination amid the unjustified increase in food prices, India has called out the West and said food grains should not go the way of the Covid-19 vaccines. In order to manage our own overall food security and support the needs of neighbouring and other vulnerable developing countries, we have announced some measures regarding wheat …

Govt allows exporting wheat consignments registered with customs before ban order
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt allows exporting wheat consignments registered with customs before ban order

India TV News  

Highlights On May 13 this year, the DGFT had notified the ban on export of wheat The govt had earlier restricted wheat exports to manage the overall food security situation in India Now the govt has allowed wheat consignments registered with the customs authority Relaxing norms, the government on Tuesday said it has decided to allow shipments of wheat consignments …

India bans wheat exports, cites food security and soaring prices
2 years, 7 months ago

India bans wheat exports, cites food security and soaring prices

Al Jazeera  

India has banned exports of wheat effective immediately, citing a risk to food security, partly due to the war in Ukraine and as a scorching heatwave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high. Although not one of the world’s top wheat exporters, India’s ban could drive global prices to new peaks given already tight supply, hitting poor consumers …

India bans wheat exports with immediate effect citing food security factor
2 years, 7 months ago

India bans wheat exports with immediate effect citing food security factor

India TV News  

Highlights Central Government bans wheat exports with immediate effect It's done to manage overall food security of India & to support needs of neighbouring countries Meanwhile, DGFT announced the easing of export conditions for onion seeds India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices, according to the official notification. "The export …

Food prices call for vigilance
2 years, 8 months ago

Food prices call for vigilance

Hindustan Times  

The past few weeks have seen a growing uncertainty about the amount of wheat the government will be able to procure this year. In regions where procurement has traditionally been high, market prices have surged beyond Minimum Support Price levels, encouraging farmers to sell to private traders rather than the government. Data from the Food Corporation of India shows that …

Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples
2 years, 9 months ago

Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples

Associated Press  

LONDON — Ukraine’s government has banned the export of wheat, oats and other staples that are crucial for global food supplies as authorities try to ensure they can feed people during Russia’s intensifying war. New rules on agricultural exports introduced this week also prohibit the export of millet, buckwheat, sugar, live cattle, and meat and other “byproducts” from cattle, according …

Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

A vendor piles sacks of rice for sale in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The country has announced that a two-month ban on the export of standard-grade white rice, imposed to ensure sufficient domestic supplies of staple foods during the coronavirus crisis, will be lifted on Wednesday. HENG SINITH/AP Fears voiced as some nations impose export restrictions Editor's note: The world faces …

Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

A vendor piles sacks of rice for sale in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The country has announced that a two-month ban on the export of standard-grade white rice, imposed to ensure sufficient domestic supplies of staple foods during the coronavirus crisis, will be lifted on Wednesday. HENG SINITH/AP Fears voiced as some nations impose export restrictions Editor's note: The world faces …

Concern mounts over food supplies
4 years, 7 months ago

Concern mounts over food supplies

China Daily  

A vendor piles sacks of rice for sale in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The country has announced that a two-month ban on the export of standard-grade white rice, imposed to ensure sufficient domestic supplies of staple foods during the coronavirus crisis, will be lifted on Wednesday. HENG SINITH/AP Fears voiced as some nations impose export restrictions Editor's note: The world faces …

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 could threaten global food supply, UN warns

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — As the novel coronavirus pandemic shuts down businesses globally and sends countries into lockdown, the disruptions are threatening to cut off supply chains and increase food insecurity. “But a protracted pandemic crisis could quickly put a strain on the food supply chains, a complex web of interactions involving farmers, agricultural inputs, processing plants, shipping, retailers and …

Coronavirus | World could face a food crisis: UN, WTO
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | World could face a food crisis: UN, WTO

The Hindu  

The heads of three global agencies warned on Wednesday of the risk of a worldwide “food shortage” if authorities fail to manage the ongoing COVID-19 crisis properly. “Uncertainty about food availability can spark a wave of export restrictions, creating a shortage on the global market,” said the joint text signed by Qu Dongyu, head of the UN’s Food and Agriculture …

Stop panic buying and export bans to prevent a food crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Stop panic buying and export bans to prevent a food crisis

China Daily  

Cai Meng/China Daily Global food security could be under threat. This panic behavior, especially because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, could potentially lead to a food crisis, making poor, hungry and malnourished people even more vulnerable. The Food and Agriculture Organization's estimate for last year's global cereal production is 2,719 million tons, almost 62 million tons more than in 2018 …

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