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Bangladesh : Imports of foodgrain register 2nd highest volume in FY26

Bangladesh imported 8.6 million tonnes of foodgrains in FY2025-26, the second-highest on record, driven by a 49% surge in wheat imports to...

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Global rice trade outlook shifts amid changing import demand and export supplies

USDA forecasts stronger Chinese rice imports and reduced exports from Cambodia and Myanmar, tightening global rice trade in 2026-27. Asian export prices...

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Pakistan rice cultivation falls as farmers shift to alternative crops

Pakistan’s rice cultivation area fell 3.6% in 2025-26 as farmers shifted to more profitable crops. However, improved yields of 2,660 kg/hectare lifted...

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INDIA’S edible oil imports fall 30% in June as palm, soybean oil shipments decline

India’s edible oil imports fell 30% year-on-year to 11.11 lakh tonnes in June 2026, led by lower palm and soybean oil purchases...

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Nepal moves to set ethanol standards ahead of petrol blending rollout

Nepal has released a draft ethanol standard requiring 99.5% purity for petrol blending, following approval of its E10 policy. The framework promotes...

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India’s Rice Shipments Surge 16.5% to Over $1 Billion in June, Fertiliser Imports Jump 201%

India’s rice exports rose 16.48% year-on-year to nearly $1 billion in June 2026, while April–June exports reached $3.03 billion. Pulses and fertiliser...

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Centre Push on Oilseeds, Palm Boosts Telangana

The Centre’s oilseed and oil palm missions are expected to strengthen Telangana’s farm economy by expanding oil palm cultivation, improving oilseed productivity...