Uttam meets Philippines Agriculture Secretary over paddy export
The first consignment of 12,000 metric tonnes (MT) of rice from Telangana was exported to Philippines in March this year.
Mr. Reddy assured full cooperation and commitment in consolidating and expanding the trade ties between Telangana and the Philippines.
Mr. Laurel Jr. said that Philippine's total requirement of rice and paddy might be around 2 million metric tonnes next year. He also enquired about the possibility of importing maize from TG.
Mr. Reddy extended an invitation to Mr. Laurel Jr. to visit Telangana later this year, which was accepted. Civil Supplies Commissioner D.S. Chauhan suggested the State's Sona (RNR 15048) rice variety for export.
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