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FCI’s slow rice lift threatens Odisha’s November purchase plan

Odisha’s 2026-27 paddy procurement faces storage constraints as slow FCI rice evacuation leaves millers with a 25.40 lakh-tonne delivery backlog. Against record...

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Rice News in English

Telangana eyes Asia, Africa for rice exports

Telangana is seeking long-term rice supply partnerships across Asia, Africa and the Middle East after exporting 30,000 tonnes to the Philippines in...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan : Rice export in hot waters

Pakistan’s rice exports fell to 4.3 million tonnes worth $2.3 billion in FY2026, down from a record six million tonnes worth $3.89...

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Edible Oil News in English

Global soybean, rapeseed and sunflower production to rise in 2026/27 — USDA

USDA forecasts global oilseed production at 722.2 million tonnes in 2026/27, up from 701.01 million tonnes, despite a monthly downward revision. Sunflower...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan’s wheat price surge exposes government’s failure to protect consumers

Pakistan faces criticism over a PKR 2,500 increase in wheat bag prices, worsening food affordability for low- and middle-income households. HSATI Chairman...

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Sugar News in English

Crushing season begins in Maharashtra; competition among mills for cane set to rise under drought shadow

Drought-hit Maharashtra sugar mills face intensifying competition for limited sugarcane as crushing begins ahead of the October 15 deadline. Natural Sugar has...

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Rice News in English

Philippines – DA warns against forcing rice prices down despite high inflation, urges cuts in power, supply chain costs

The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture urged the government to reduce electricity costs and improve agricultural supply chains rather than force rice prices...

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Rice News in English

Thai jasmine rice faces cheaper Cambodian exports and potential US-developed rival Sallah

Thai jasmine rice faces growing competition from Cambodian fragrant rice priced at $820/tonne against Thailand’s $1,150, sharply reducing Chinese demand. Meanwhile, the...

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Tamil Nadu: Panic buying grips Madurai as fine rice prices cross Rs90/kg

Panic buying in Madurai pushed fine-rice prices above ₹90/kg amid tight supplies, poor rainfall and reduced production in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring...