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Philippines : Restoring NFA powers seen to ease rice prices, aid farmers

Senator Joel Villanueva supports reviewing laws to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) original mandate of buying and selling rice. He said...

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India’s food production surges to record high of 354 million tonnes in 2024-25

India’s foodgrain production for 2024–25 is estimated at a record 354 million tonnes, up 6.6% from last year. Rice, wheat, pulses, and...

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IVPA Welcomes MSP Hike for Oilseeds, Urges Broader Support for Farmers and Processing Industry

The IVPA hailed the 2025–26 MSP hike for kharif oilseeds as a vital step toward reducing edible oil imports and boosting farmer...

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Tinubu-Nigeria : Inflation has begun to ease, with rice prices and other staples declining. Oil and gas sector recovering

President Tinubu marked two years in office by highlighting economic reforms, subsidy removal, improved fiscal stability, tax restructuring, health sector revitalisation, youth...

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Government’s Soybean MSP Hike Averts Maize Takeover in Kharif 2025-26

In Kharif 2025, Indian farmers considered shifting from soybean to maize due to lower costs and better climate resilience. However, an 8.9%...

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Philippine corn production and imports seen to rise

Corn production in the Philippines is projected to rise slightly by 0.6% to 8.2 million tons in MY 2025/26 due to improved...

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USDA: Corn use for fuel ethanol at 545 million bushels in March

In March, U.S. corn use for fuel ethanol reached 454 million bushels—up 8% from February but 4% lower year-on-year, per USDA. Total...

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Agri contribution to UP’s economy up from 13.7% to 16.8% in 2023-24: Report

Uttar Pradesh’s crop sector significantly boosted the state’s GDP in 2023-24, contributing ₹3.96 lakh crore (16.8%). Foodgrains, sugarcane, and vegetables led growth,...