New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began in New Delhi on Thursday, highlighting India's growing leadership and expanding global influence in the rice sector.

The event has brought together delegates from over 80 nations, including top global rice importers, exporters, scientists, and policymakers. The conference is being hosted by the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF).

According to a statement by IREF, BIRC 2025 aims to create a collaborative platform to shape the future of the global rice trade while strengthening India's position as the world's most trusted rice supplier.

Through this initiative, the organisers seek to align the interests of farmers, exporters, and innovators--cr...