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372Research improving food security in Uganda
The Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with partners like the International Institute for Rural Rescue (IIRR), has conducted extension training sessions across 28...
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238GMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency
The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...
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268NARO scores big in maize and rice value addition through research
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda unveiled a strategy to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the agricultural sector....
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275Maize boom means more work for Samco
Samco, an agri-engineering firm in Limerick, saw a 60% turnover increase to €18.8m, driven partly by maize expansion in Ireland. However, profit...
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408DA: Lower tariffs to slash rice prices by P5
The Philippine government considers further reducing rice tariffs to 15-20%, aiming to slash retail prices by P4-5 per kilo. Finance officials anticipate...
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216Vietnam rice exports in May up 35.3% y/y at 980,000 T
Vietnam's rice exports surged in May, reaching 980,000 metric tons, a 35.3% increase from last year, per government data. From January to...
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263Recto proposes lower rice import tariff
DOF Secretary Ralph Recto suggests temporarily lowering rice import tariffs to alleviate market prices. He highlights the decreasing world rice prices and...
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264Rice tariff reduction cost less than P10B
Senior Finance department officials propose lowering rice tariffs to curb inflation and reduce rice prices. Estimated revenue loss: less than P10 billion....
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283Assam: Major FCI rice smuggling scandal uncovered in Kamrup
A major scandal rocks Kamrup district as allegations emerge against the Pasaria group for smuggling rice via the Food Corporation of India...
