INDIA RICE

India is one of the worlds largest producers of rice. Although rice

consumption has dropped, India has still maintained a stable production. The
Indian government has implemented several policies to aid The Indian
government implemented several policies to boost rice production. Numerous
subsidies, extending from fertilizer to irrigation, electricity, seeds, machinery,
and food, are available. The government subsidizes agricultural inputs to keep
farm costs low and increase production. Rice from India accounts for 20% of the
worlds rice, and it produces rice second only to China.

Rice Raised 2014 vs 2015

44.1
44
43.9
43.8
area in thousand hectares

43.7
43.6
43.5
43.4
43.3
43.2

2014

2015

Rice consumed domestically 2014 vs 2015

99500
99000
98500

Rice in 1000 metric tons

98000
97500
97000

2014

2015

RICE EXPORTS 2014 vs 2015

11.5
11
10.5
Exports in Million Tons
10
9.5
9
8.5

2014

2015

Rice production 2014 vs 2015

107
106
105
Rice in Million Tons
104
103
102
101

2014

2015

So in conclusion, rice production has dropped from 2014 to 2015 and as a result
export has dropped. Thailand has surpassed India as the biggest rice exporter.
Yet, rice raised and domestic consumption has increased so it might be India is
hogging rice for themselves lol.