What Is the Electric Bike Scheme for Students Year 2026 and Government Employees Year 2026? The Electric Bike Scheme for Students Year 2026 and the Electric Bike Scheme for Government Employees Year 2026 are initiatives introduced by the Government of Punjab to make transportation more affordable, accessible, and environmentally friendly. The scheme aims to help […]
5% broken parboiled rice: USD 353–359/ton (Near one-month high; highest since Jan 8) 5% broken white rice: USD 351–356/ton Market drivers: Slightly stronger export demand Rebound in Indian rupee, reducing exporters’ margins and supporting prices Vietnam 5% broken rice: USD 360–367/ton (unchanged week-on-week) January shipments: ~259,000 tons Mainly exported to Philippines and Malaysia Market sentiment: […]
Policy Framework and Subsidy Regime In 2026, Iran has significantly tightened its food import subsidy regime. The government has removed subsidies for all staple food imports except wheat, positioning wheat as the core pillar of national food security. The Ministry of Agriculture Jihad (MAJ) will continue to subsidise wheat imports through a preferential exchange rate […]
Indonesia (world’s largest palm oil producer) continues to drive global vegetable oil prices through its biodiesel policy. 🔹 Biodiesel Mandate Status • B35 → ongoing * B40 → target phase * B50 → policy roadmap announced, timing awaited 🔹 Key Data • Indonesia palm oil production: ~48–50 MMT * Biodiesel veg oil demand: ~13.2 MMT […]
Pulses are a cornerstone of food security and nutrition in many parts of the world. Among them, Desi chana (chickpeas) holds a special place in South Asian diets, Middle Eastern cuisine, and increasingly in global plant-based food markets. However, in recent years, another pulse crop has been gaining attention worldwide: yellow peas. Originally a staple […]
What U.S. Importers, Food Processors, and Agri Buyers Need to Know Sesame may look like a small seed, but it has become a big business in global agriculture. Global Sesame Demand in Pakistani Market because from burger buns and bakery toppings to tahini, hummus, and cold-pressed cooking oil, sesame is now a key ingredient across […]