Posts By The Star
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33Rice News in EnglishSingapore : Project by Singapore lab to cultivate rice sustainably wins WEF award
SINGAPORE: Researchers at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) have launched the Decarbonising Rice initiative to reduce methane emissions, conserve water, and boost...
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49Rice News in EnglishMalaysia : 50% of imported white rice mixed with local grains
Malaysia’s Mardi has found that 45%-50% of imported white rice samples were mixed with local grains, some of which are subsidized varieties....
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58Maize News in EnglishKenya’s maize prices soar amid dwindling NCPB supplies
Maize prices in Kenya's North Rift have surged to Sh3,700 per 90kg bag due to dwindling supplies, surpassing the National Cereals and...
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56Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Boost for sugarcane farmers as state increases prices to Sh5,300
Kenya's Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh announced an increase in the minimum sugarcane price to Sh5,300 per tonne, effective February 10, 2025....
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72Rice News in EnglishThailand’s rice exports hit six-year high in 2024
Thailand's rice exports surged 27% in 2024, reaching 225.66 billion baht (US$6.43 billion), surpassing projections of 9 million tonnes. The rise was...
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91Maize News in English
Kenya : Biosafety authority set to assess public views on GM maize
Kenyan farmers may soon grow Bt maize, pending public approval. The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is reviewing public feedback on the release...
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89Rice News in EnglishVietnam rice export hits a fresh record of US$5bil
Vietnam exported 8.05 million tonnes of rice worth over $5 billion by mid-November 2024, a record value driven by high global rice...
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114Rice News in EnglishThai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry announced rising rice prices for 2024, driven by increased demand and low mill stock. Jasmine rice prices hit 16,000...
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107Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSouth Dakota set to pull pipeline law in blow for US ethanol
A proposed $8.9 billion carbon-capture pipeline in the U.S. Corn Belt has faced a setback in South Dakota, where voters approved the...
