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154Prices hit the poor
As commodity prices soar, families like Zainab Alvi's, dependent on a meager income, face mounting pressure. With essentials like onions, potatoes, and...
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136Who are the top 10 importers in Bangladesh last year
Bangladesh's fuel imports in 2023 amounted to Tk68,000 crore, 11% of total imports. Meghna Petroleum and Padma Oil led imports. Importers stress...
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147Indians stock up cooking oil, fuel, fearing shortages amid Ukraine war
Amidst fears of edible oil shortages due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Indian consumers rush to stockpile, triggering a 20% surge in prices....
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152PH still the world’s top rice importer
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Philippines is anticipated to retain its position as the world's primary rice importer,...
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151Startup promises to fix rice farming’s methane problem
Singapore-based startup Rize secures US$14 million in Series A funding to combat rice farming's significant methane emissions. Co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures,...
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150S’wak firm develops rice substitute made from sago starch
Sarawak's innovation in food security takes a leap forward as Craun Research unveils a breakthrough: sago starch transformed into a rice substitute....
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155Experts visit Cambodia to promote rice-fish farming
A team from Shanghai Ocean University concluded their visit to Cambodia, aiming to bolster rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming and contribute to the...
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159India likely to export almost 18 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25: USDA
Despite restrictions, India is projected to maintain its prominent role in the global rice market, with the USDA forecasting nearly 18 million...
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134Govt may consider lifting curbs on rice exports
With a forecast of an 'above normal' monsoon and a substantial surplus of rice stocks, the Indian government is considering lifting restrictions...
