Summary
The rice is certified as organic, meaning it’s grown without harmful chemicals.
Exporting lets farmers get better prices and reach new customers.
Key Points
4 points1
18 metric tonnes of rice were prepared for shipment.
2
Varieties include aromatic white rice, sticky rice, and black rice.
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority helped arrange the export.
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Farmers may earn up to 40% more compared to selling locally.
New Words to Learn
14 wordsorganic
grown without using chemical fertilizers or pesticides
ethnic
traditional and special to a particular culture
consignment
a group of goods that are sent together
metric tonne
a big weight equal to about 1,000 kilograms
NPOP-certified
approved by Indian rules that say the food is natural and safe
farmer producer companies
groups where many farmers work together to sell their products
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
a government group that helps Indian food get sold abroad
traceability
being able to track where food comes from
certification
official proof that something meets certain rules
sustainable
able to continue for a long time without hurting the environment
livelihoods
ways people earn money to live
value chain
all the steps that turn a product from a farm into something sold
export-oriented
focused on selling goods to other countries
reverse buyer-seller meet
an event where buyers from other countries meet local sellers
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