Rice thieves: India's basmati success now Pakistan’s new label

Pakistani farmers are advertising counterfeit versions of India's Pusa 1121 and Pusa 1509 basmati rice on social media, targeting global markets. This trend has concerned Indian farmers and scientists about losing market share. The Indian government has raised the issue with Pakistan, citing unauthorized use of these prized varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.

Rice thieves: India's basmati success now Pakistan’s new label
Pakistani farmers are advertising counterfeit versions of India's Pusa 1121 and Pusa 1509 basmati rice on social media, targeting global markets. This trend has concerned Indian farmers and scientists about losing market share. The Indian government has raised the issue with Pakistan, citing unauthorized use of these prized varieties developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.