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74Rice News in EnglishDGFT Amends Export Policy for Rice under HSN 1006: Certificate of Inspection Now Mandatory Only for EU, UK & Select European Nations, Waived for Others Till April 2026
The DGFT Notification No. 39/2025-26 (Oct 03, 2025) amends rice export rules. For Basmati and Non-Basmati rice, a Certificate of Inspection from...
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112Rice News in EnglishRice prices per KG in Pakistan – Check October 2025 Update
Rice prices in Pakistan have surged following floods, inflation, and rising production costs. Super Kainat rice now sells at Rs415–440/kg, Single Steam...
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63Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe shuts the gate on maize – EP 16
Zimbabwe, once South Africa’s top maize importer, is prioritizing domestic production after a strong harvest. This policy shift may reduce regional maize...
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76Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s Roadmap to Edible Oil Self-Reliance by 2047: Why the Government Must Lead from the Front
India faces a growing edible-oil gap, with domestic production lagging behind rising demand. The Kisan-Vigyan Foundation’s white paper urges a strategic, long-term...
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63Rice News in EnglishRice stocks with FCI surge to 10-year high
India’s rice stocks with FCI have hit a 10-year high of 36.3 million tonnes, over 2.5 times the buffer. Robust procurement and crop...
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62Rice News in EnglishIndonesia nears rice self-sufficiency amid production surge
Indonesia is nearing rice self-sufficiency, with 2025 production estimated at 33.19 million tons, up 12.6% from 2024. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran...
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62Maize News in EnglishNiger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production
Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...
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71Maize News in EnglishAI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize
An AI-powered Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) predicts maize contamination hotspots in East Africa using satellite and historical data. Developed by IITA...
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79Wheat News in EnglishIn 2025, Kazakhstan will harvest 17.2 million tons of wheat, class 3 – no more than 40% – Grain Union
Kazakhstan’s 2025 wheat harvest is forecast at 17.2 million tons, down from 18.6 million tons in 2024, with lower protein and gluten...
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68Wheat News in EnglishRussian wheat exports start to pick up the pace
Russia’s 2025-26 wheat exports began slowly at 11 million tonnes, despite a harvest of 87.2 million tonnes. Shipments are picking up, but...
