Rice

Iran rice production estimated to decline by 13% due to drought

Atotal of 2.2 million tons of rice are estimated to be produced in Iran during the current Iranian year (March 2021-22) to register a 13% decline compared with last year, according to the director general of Grains and Essential Goods Department of Agriculture Ministry.

Agriculture and Environment

Iranian private sector opens International Rice Trade Centre & Export Terminal

The centre has been established to cut intermediaries from the production and supply chian of this widely-popular grain and find potential markets for the Iranian rice.

Trade

Indian rice, soya exporters to Iran call for payment guidelines as contracts shrink

Indian companies, engaged in exporting rice and soyabean meals to Iran are requesting that Indian government come up with special guidelines about how to clear payments from Iran.

Trade