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117Increased rice imports may still boost farmers’ competitiveness fund
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to become the world's largest rice importer in 2024, with imports projected at 4.6 million...
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148Rice farmers slam diesel price hike, ‘unhelpful’ subsidy programmes
The Malaysian rice industry faces uncertainty due to a significant rise in diesel prices after the government withdrew subsidies, affecting over 260,000...
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150Prices of rice, spices go up before Eid
Rice, egg, and spice prices surged in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with onions hitting Tk 100/kg. Miniket rice rose Tk 5-7/kg, garlic...
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157Govt permits to import 49,000 tonnes boiled rice
The Ministry of Food has permitted 30 organisations and individuals to import 49,000 tonnes of boiled rice (excluding aromatic) and 34,000 tonnes...
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147Govt exploring options to dispose of surplus rice stock to rein in rising prices
The Government is addressing a surplus of 17-18 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25 from official reserves to lower retail prices. Discussions...
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154GMB Pledges To Pay Maize Farmers Within 21 Days
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) announced this week that it disbursed US$3.29 million to farmers who delivered maize and other grains since...
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129Feed prices remain high despite record maize harvest, low rates
Bangladesh's record maize harvest has slashed prices by 40%, now at Tk 24-28 per kg, benefiting farmers. However, poultry, fish, and dairy...
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182Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil
In northern Malawi, smallholder farmers face challenges due to unpredictable rainfall and high temperatures, causing soil erosion and declining fertility. Trials by...
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175FG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to import 10,000MT of rice and maize seeds each, aiming to boost domestic food production...
