Posts By AgriInsite
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25Maize News in EnglishTrump tariffs are working: Thailand ditches maize import duty
Thailand has announced a major cut in import duties on U.S. corn to lower animal feed costs, aiming to support its livestock...
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25Edible Oil News in EnglishIndonesia palm oil firms eye new markets as US trade war casts shadow
Facing U.S. tariffs, Indonesian palm oil firms are exploring new markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe to reduce reliance on...
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23Wheat News in EnglishNepal : Farmers worried as pre-monsoon rain damages wheat crop
Unseasonal rain and hail in Banke on Sunday evening have severely damaged wheat crops, both harvested and standing in the fields. Farmers...
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29Maize News in EnglishUS steps up pressure on Kenya to level playing field on maize imports
The U.S. has urged Kenya to ease steep tariffs and tough regulations on maize imports, calling the 50% duty on U.S. corn...
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25Rice News in EnglishJapan to sell more rice reserves as prices soar
To curb soaring rice prices, Japan began monthly auctions of reserve rice, releasing 210,000 tonnes so far. A poor 2023 harvest, panic-buying,...
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40Sugar News in EnglishThird Cane Payment Not Enough for Growers
Opposition MP Viam Pillay says the $12.22/tonne third cane payment is too low, urging the government to provide a special, deduction-free payment...
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39Wheat News in EnglishJ&K: 21 wheat procurement centres being set up in Jammu
Jammu’s Agriculture Department has finalized preparations for wheat procurement for the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26. A total of 21 procurement centres will...
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41Sugar News in EnglishIndonesia : World’s largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia
Indonesia plans to clear forests the size of Belgium for food and bioethanol crop estates, threatening Indigenous communities and critical rainforests. Environmentalists...
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44Maize News in EnglishCSIR-STEPRI rolls out aflatoxins prevention for maize, groundnut
CSIR-STEPRI has launched the “EAMMAG” initiative to curb aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnuts, improving food safety, public health, and trade. It...
