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138K-Rice Belt project boosts rice seed production in Africa by 20%
The K-Rice Belt project, South Korea's initiative to enhance food security in Africa, produced 3,562 tons of high-yield rice seeds across seven...
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325Private rice imports surge amid shortages in Japan
In fiscal 2024, Japan's private rice imports surged to a record 991 tons by January's end, driven by domestic shortages and soaring...
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239Ugadi gift: Telangana to launch free rice distribution scheme on Mar 30; 3 crore people to benefit
The Telangana government will launch a free fine rice distribution scheme on Ugadi, March 30, providing 6 kg of fine rice per...
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137Nigeria Customs seizes 3,832 bags of contraband rice in one month
The Nigeria Customs Service's Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, intercepted contraband worth N1.72 billion in the past month. Seized items include 3,832...
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90Are U.S. corn growers benefitting from Canada’s biofuel policies?
In 2024, U.S. ethanol exports reached a record 1.91 billion gallons, with Canada accounting for 35% of these exports. However, recent trade...
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79EIA: Ethanol production down 5%, stocks up 3%, exports up 48%
U.S. fuel ethanol production declined by 5% to 1.053 million barrels per day for the week ending March 21, 2025, down from...
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233Kenya: Sugar output up following large mature cane stocks in February
In February 2025, Kenya's sugar production increased by 5% to 76,758 tonnes, despite a slight decrease in milled sugarcane to 816,632 tonnes....
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112Uttar Pradesh: Kairana MP raises sugarcane farmers’ issues in Parliament
Kairana MP Iqra Hasan has raised concerns in Parliament about unpaid dues to sugarcane farmers in Shamli district, highlighting ongoing protests at...
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88Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices
Sugar prices have experienced moderate declines recently, influenced by a strengthening U.S. dollar. On March 26, May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25)...
