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Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEO

StarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal urged greater private participation in India’s MSP procurement and storage system to improve efficiency and expand warehousing. He...

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Rice News in English

India’s rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firms

India rice export prices rose on stronger African demand and a firmer rupee, while Thailand prices gained due to buying from the...

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Rice News in English

India, Vietnam see rise in rice export rates as demand firms

Indian, Vietnamese and Thai rice export prices rose this week as demand improved, supplies tightened and pre-arranged sales boosted buying. Indian rice...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil industry body calls for boosting output, adopting modern farming amid West Asia crisis

The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urged India to boost domestic oilseed production, adopt modern farming practices, and encourage mindful edible oil...

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Rice News in English

West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govt

Ricevilla Foods and West Bengal rice millers urged the new BJP government to improve infrastructure, electricity access, storage, rail-port connectivity, and approvals....

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Rice News in English

Global rice production set to fall for first time in decade

United States Department of Agriculture forecasts global rice production to fall to 538 million tonnes in 2026-27, the first decline in 11...

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Edible Oil News in English

Costlier palm, soy oils push Indian consumers towards mustard oil

In India, consumers are increasingly shifting to mustard oil as rising global palm and soybean oil prices, driven by the West Asia...

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Rice News in English

Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lower

Indian rice prices declined on weak demand and a weaker rupee, boosting export competitiveness. Bangladesh faces flood risks threatening harvests and food...