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Japan : With latest move, farm ministry sets sights on ¥1,800 for a 5-kg bag of rice

Japan’s agriculture ministry will sell older rice stockpiles to small retailers through no-bid contracts, with 5kg bags priced as low as ¥1,800...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam : VCCI calls for removing restrictions on rice traders

The Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) urged reforms to rice export regulations, advocating for the removal of restrictive rules...

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Wheat News in English

No imports needed: India’s wheat harvest defies market speculation

India’s strong 2024 wheat harvest, estimated up to 115.4 million tons, has boosted government stocks to around 44 million tons, eliminating the...

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Edible Oil News in English

Egypt to double Alexandria edible oil storage capacity to 150,000 tons

Egypt’s Ministry of Supply will double edible oil storage at Alexandria port from 75,000 to 150,000 tons by 2026 to boost food...

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Rice News in English

Marcos on P20-rice: Watch me sustain it-Malaysian President

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended the sustainability of his administration’s P20-per-kilo rice initiative, asserting in a media interview in Kuala Lumpur that...

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Rice News in English

Kenya : “Our rice worth KSh500 million rotting in stores” – Mwea farmers want gov’t to stop importation

Rice farmers under Kenya’s Mwea Irrigation Scheme are urging the government to halt rice imports, citing unsold stock of over 5,000 metric...

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Maize News in English

Pakistan : Increasing maize exports strategic priority: Rana Tanveer

Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Farmers Union to discuss agriculture issues, prioritizing maize exports and wheat reserves. He highlighted...