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208India may extend parboiled rice tax
India, the leading rice exporter, mulls extending a 20% export tax on parboiled rice to counter food inflation before national elections. Prime...
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251Dept pins hopes on direct-seeded rice to save Karnal groundwater
The Agriculture Department in Karnal increases the target for direct-seeded rice (DSR) to 30,000 acres to conserve groundwater. DSR, an eco-friendly method,...
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295ICAR’s big contribution to Goa’s rice heritage
Goa's staple food, xit-kodi ani nuste, draws locals and tourists alike. ICAR-Goa's geneticist Dr. Manohara K K focuses on salt-tolerant rice varieties...
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249Kenya ready to introduce new GMO crops in market
Kenya gears up for more genetically modified (GM) crops amid legal delays, per National Biosafety Authority. Bt Maize and modified cassava await...
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185Minister warns against double dipping as grain distribution begins
Minister Owen Ncube launches grain distribution in Midlands Province, targeting areas hit hard by El Niño-induced drought. Assessments reveal 60% of population...
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296First maize harvest for Erap farm
A maize farm in Erap, Morobe Province, led by Hore Agricultural Suppliers, harvested its first commercial crop, backed by the Office of...
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314FG Targets Rice, Maize, Others, For Year-round Cropping
The federal government aims for year-round cropping in both dry and wet seasons to boost food production, focusing on rice, maize, cassava,...
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355India’s maize exports in FY24 drop to 4-year low at 14.42 lakh tonnes on higher domestic prices
India's maize exports fell to a four-year low in 2023-24, declining 58% to 14.42 lakh tonnes from 34.53 lakh tonnes last year...
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170Up 12% in May, Is This Wheat ETF Overbought?
Wheat's global demand is surging due to population growth and a rising middle class. The Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT) offers exposure to...
