Scientists in India have developed a new type of rice that contains three times more protein and has a lower glycaemic index.

CR Dhan 310, India’s first high-protein biofortified rice from ICAR-NRRI, is helping farmers and scientists tackle hidden ...

A silent revolution is unfolding inside Indian laboratories. From the patent-free power of an indigenous CRISPR tool to ...

Rice is a staple food in India, but polished white rice is high in starch and low in protein, fibre, and key nutrients, often causing blood sugar spikes. To address diabetes and hidden hunger, Indian ...

Direct seeded rice shows encouraging results and may cover 60% of India’s rice area. Experts say DSR reduces water use, labour demand and greenhouse emissions significantly. Officials urge faster ...

Satish Kumar sits in front of his submerged rice paddy in India’s Haryana state, looking despairingly at his ruined crops. “I’ve suffered a tremendous loss,” said the third generation farmer, who ...

India has banned the exports of non-basmati white rice with immediate effect, the latest in the government's effort to rein in high food prices. India is the world's leading rice exporter, accounting ...

Food shortages related to India's recent ban on the export of white non-basmati rice are unlikely and Arkansas rice farmers may benefit from better prices after fall harvest, Arkansas agriculture ...

India—the world’s largest exporter of rice—banned all exports of “non-basmati white rice” late Thursday in an effort to keep domestic prices in check, raising fears it could further threaten global ...

India's rice procurement for buffer stocks fell 17% in February, but overall kharif purchases increased by 2%.

India’s basmati rice exports face a major setback as the West Asia conflict disrupts shipping. Around 60,000 tonnes remain ...