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53Sugar prices hiked by Rs38 per kg in Karachi
Karachi’s Commissioner has raised sugar prices by Rs38 per kg citywide. Wholesale rates now stand at Rs160, up from Rs122, and retail...
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48India’s government, sugar industry face off over jute bags
India's government and sugar mills are clashing in court over mandatory jute bag packaging. Mills oppose the 1987 law, citing $76 million...
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55State directs sugar factories to give farmers FRP in single installment
Pune: The Maharashtra government has ordered sugar factories to pay the fair and remunerative price (FRP) to farmers in a single installment,...
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47IVPA urges govt to shift port of entry for edible oils destined for Nepal
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association urged the government to shift edible oil imports for Nepal from Haldia to Visakhapatnam to ease...
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77President Mahama launches Feed Ghana Programme
Ghana launches "Feed Ghana Programme" to revamp agriculture, reduce $2B food imports, and create jobs. The initiative, unveiled by President Mahama, targets...
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52Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports
Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on harmful pesticide imports, citing health risks like cancer. Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh urged public...
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60South Africa Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs
SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke warned that US sugar tariffs threaten South Africa’s sugar industry and rural livelihoods. Despite a temporary...
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62Mozambique hit a new record for rice imports in 2024
Mozambique spent a record $441 million on rice imports in 2024, up nearly 39% from 2023, as domestic production fell 34% amid...
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43Japan’s rice prices continue to rise despite government intervention
Retail rice prices in Japan climbed for the 14th straight week, reaching ¥4,214 ($29.30) for a 5-kg bag—more than double last year’s...
