New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s rice exports declined by over 35 per cent in February despite government subsidies, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the support measures, according to a report.According to the report in Dawn, exporters said the subsidy programme had pushed up domestic prices, making Pakistani rice less competitive in global markets and undermining the intended benefits.However, official data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed that basmati rice export…
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New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) India’s rice exports rose sharply by 19.4 per cent last year to reach the second-highest level on record, after the government lifted all export curbs.The removal of restrictions made Indian rice more competitive in global markets and helped the country strengthen its position as the world’s largest exporter of the staple grain, as per reports.The strong return of Indian rice to international markets led to a steady flow of supplies, which in turn reduced exports fro…