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Myanmar rice exports exceed 2.5 million tons in 11 months of FY 2025-26

Myanmar exported over 2.5 million tons of rice and broken rice in the first 11 months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, earning...

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Rice News in English

Basmati rice cargo stuck at Indian ports as Iran crisis hits flows

Indian basmati exports face disruption after US-Israel strikes on Iran, with up to 226,800 tonnes stranded at ports, says the All India...

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Sugar News in English

PS Ronoh-Kenya : Sugar sector back on track after factory Leasing deal

Kenya’s government says 80% of workers in leased public sugar mills have been retained as reforms aim to revive the debt-hit sector,...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia bans import of 12 products including sugar and rice, impacting some Thai exports

Indonesia has imposed a new import ban effective January 1, 2026, affecting 12 product categories, including sugar and rice—key Thai exports. While...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : Sugar prices to remain stable despite shortfall in production – board

Kenya’s Sugar Board says sugar prices will remain stable despite a 25% production drop in 2025 to 613,000 tonnes. Supply is supported...

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Sugar News in English

Kenya : No need to panic! State assures of stable sugar prices despite production decline

Kenya Sugar Board assured stable sugar prices despite a 25% drop in 2025 production to 613,000 MT. Output declined due to reforms,...

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Maize News in English

Kenya : For farmers still holding maize! Cereals board raises price to Sh4,000

Kenyan maize farmers welcomed NCPB’s new buying price of Sh4,000 per 90 kg bag, offering relief after last season’s low prices. Experts...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia achieves rice self-sufficiency: Prabowo

Indonesia has officially achieved rice self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025, President Prabowo Subianto announced, noting the target was met three years...