'Do not panic buy': Here's what India's rice ban means for Canada

After a poor growing season in June and July, India banned the export of non-basmati rice to trade partners including Canada last week. The government of India published the notice last Thursday, explaining that a late seasonal start to monsoon rains harmed crops and prompted fears of a production shortfall in the country, Reuters reported. The sweeping ban impacts all non-basmati rice, including short- and medium-grain rice such as Sona Masoori, Jeera Samba and Matta.The information you need to