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71Govt eyes 500,000 hectares for new rice fields to feed Nusantara
The Indonesian government plans to develop 500,000 hectares of new paddy fields in Central Kalimantan to support rice production for Nusantara Capital...
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68States demand additional 22 lakh tonnes of rice from Centre by March 31
Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are among the few States which have requested the Centre to supply over 22 lakh tonnes (lt) of...
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75China’s early rice output exceeds threshold of 28 billion kgs for four consecutive years
China's early-season rice yield was approximately 28.17 billion kilograms this year, surpassing 28 billion kilograms for four consecutive years. However, it fell...
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67Jorhat farmer fights to save indigenous rice seeds
Mahan Chandra Borah, a 41-year-old farmer from Jorhat, Assam, argues that indigenous rice varieties should be considered heritage. For 20 years, he...
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65Rafhan Maize earns Rs1.9bn in three months
Rafhan Maize Products Limited (PSX: RMPL) reported a profit after tax of Rs1.9 billion for Q2 2024, up 17.2% from Rs1.62 billion...
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57NFRA to buy 100,000 tonnes of maize in Rukwa
The NFRA Sumbawanga Zonal Office will purchase 100,000 tonnes of maize this season using a new digital system for enhanced efficiency. The...
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66EU Maize Crop Faces Strain Amidst Drought and Heatwaves
The EU is expecting a reduced maize crop this year due to severe drought and heatwaves in Romania, potentially increasing its reliance...
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61EU maize crop set to shrink as Romania drought overshadows rain boost in west
The EU is facing a smaller maize crop this year due to drought and heatwaves in Romania, impacting overall production. Analysts forecast...
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118Maize crop in lower Kangra hit as infestation persists
In Kangra district, maize farmers are battling fall armyworm infestations, damaging about 10% of the crop. With past issues involving simian and...
