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54India’s rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop
India has achieved 99% of its 575.52 lakh tonne rice procurement target, with purchases 5% above last year. With the 2026-27 marketing...
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71Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate falls to record low 37% in FY2025
Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell to a record-low 37% in FY2025, matching its historical low, as higher rice prices reduced domestic consumption...
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62At 32.76 lakh hectares, Punjab’s paddy area hits all-time high
Punjab’s paddy area has reached a record 32.76 lakh hectares (81 lakh acres) in the 2026 kharif season, with Basmati and non-Basmati...
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73Rice prices steam up in Indian domestic market on demand-supply gap, deficient monsoon
India’s rice prices have risen over 10% amid tight supply, strong demand and concerns over a deficient monsoon. Higher paddy MSP, limited...
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76FAO seeks $38.3 mln to support Afghanistan’s wheat planting
FAO is seeking $38.3 million in emergency funding to support 600,000 Afghan farming households with fertilizer and certified wheat seed ahead of...
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68Rising diesel costs threaten palm oil production in Indonesia and Malaysia
Indonesia and Malaysia face palm oil harvesting disruptions as high diesel prices and fuel shortages force smallholders to reduce harvesting rounds. Malaysia’s...
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63Experts say Algeria’s claims of a “historic” grain harvest are premature
Algeria expects durum wheat production above 2.4 million tonnes and barley output over 900,000 tonnes in 2026, potentially meeting domestic demand. However,...
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63Unlocking full potential of NMEO-OP 2.0: From plantation expansion to productivity-led growth
NMEO-OP’s next phase should prioritize irrigation-first implementation, effective productive area expansion and outcome-based monitoring rather than merely increasing planted hectares. Measuring irrigation...
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71Higher onion, edible oil, LPG prices push up home-cooked thali costs: Crisil
India’s vegetarian thali cost rose 4% year-on-year in July, while the non-vegetarian thali increased 9%, according to Crisil Intelligence. Higher onion, vegetable...
