India Begins Export Of Assamâs Red Rice To USA, To Boost Farmer Incomes In Brahmaputra Valley
by Swarajya Staff - Mar 5, 2021 10:46 AM
First consignment of red rice to USA (PIB)
In a major boost to Indiaâs rice export potential, the first consignment of âred riceâ was flagged off to the USA on Thursday (4 March).
Iron rich âred riceâ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam without using any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred as âBao-dhaanâ, which is an integral part of Assamese food.
The red rice is being sourced by leading rice exporter LT Foods. The flagging off ceremony of the export consignments was carried out by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Dr M Angamuthu at Sonepat, Haryana.
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