ndia’s farmers, despite their ability to produce way beyond the nation’s needs, are struggling to make ends met due to the lack of a decent export turnover.

The nature of exports has also been a worrying issue. Despite the addition of numerous manufactured products to the mix, raw materials and intermediates continue to take a disproportionately large share of the export basket. Iron ore as well as iron and steel exports have risen significantly this year, with the bulk of supplies going to China.

The Thai Rice Exporters Association president Charoen Laothammatas said exports began looking up after mid-year, with 419,578 tons, valued at 7.47 billion baht, being exported in July, up 7.6% and 4.9% respectively compared to June.

Throughout August, when the paddy crop needs sufficient water, large parts of Central India—known as the rice bowl states—have received deficient rainfall, sending worrying signals to their farmers.

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