About Non-Basmati Rice
Non-basmati rice is India's staple grain, eaten daily by hundreds of millions of people and bought on a huge scale by the government for the ration system. India is the world's largest rice exporter, shipping raw, parboiled and broken rice.
Where Non-Basmati Rice Is Grown in Nagaland
The main Non-Basmati Rice districts of Nagaland are Dimapur, Peren, Mon, Wokha. Nagaland grows rice on terraces and jhum fields, and is known for king chilli (raja mircha, GI-tagged), ginger, pineapple, oranges and tree tomato. Most farming is traditional and largely organic.
Season in Nagaland
Kharif main crop transplanted June–August, harvested October–December; rabi crop in the south and east. Exact arrival dates in Nagaland depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Non-Basmati Rice Is Sold in Nagaland
Produce is sold through local markets in Dimapur and Kohima and through traders to Assam.
Other major markets in Nagaland
Government Buying in Nagaland
MSP for paddy; bought by FCI and state agencies. In Nagaland, buying is organised through the agencies below, usually at procurement centres in or near the mandis during the harvest window. Farmers register in advance, and payment is made to their bank accounts.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export Non-Basmati Rice across India, including from Nagaland. Tap a name for details.
- Satyam Balajee Rice Industries Pvt LtdNon-basmati and parboiled rice exporterAboutExplore
- Olam Agri India Pvt LtdRice sourcing and exportAboutExplore
- Bagadiya Brothers Pvt LtdRice exporterAboutExplore
- Pattabhi Agro Foods Pvt LtdAndhra Pradesh · rice exporterAboutExplore
- AWL Agri Business LtdFortune riceAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Nagaland
New varieties, crop advice and seed for Non-Basmati Rice growers in Nagaland come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Non-Basmati Rice in Other States
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