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Rice News in English

Japan Retail Rice Prices Hit Another Record High

Japan’s average rice price hit a record high of 4,285 yen per 5 kg in the week through May 18, according to...

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Rice News in English

Trade deals will bring opportunities for Indian agriculture. But there will also be challenges

India’s trade performance in FY25 showed resilience amid global uncertainties. Total exports rose 6.5% to \$820.93 billion, driven by services and merchandise....

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan: Government will ensure strict implementation of fixed sugar prices, says Minister

Pakistan’s government will strictly enforce fixed sugar prices nationwide, Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain announced, addressing public concerns over rising costs. Measures...

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Sugar News in English

India, Brazil Boost Global Sugar Output Amid Price Trends

Global sugar production is forecast to rise sharply in 2025-26, reaching 189.3 million tonnes, led by India’s 25% output jump to 35.3...

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Rice News in English

Philippines Gov’t to keep rice tariff low at 15%

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel stated the government will keep the rice import tariff at 15% for now, citing the end of...

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Maize News in English

Zambia maize production bounces back

Zambia has rebounded from the 2024 drought, forecasting a 3.66 million tonne maize harvest—well above its 2.8 million tonne domestic need—making it...

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Rice News in English

Nigeria : Rice industry under threat by selective waivers, others —Stakeholders

Nigeria’s rice industry is facing a crisis due to selective import waivers, rampant smuggling, and market distortions, stakeholders warned. The 2024 waiver...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol boost: Amul achieves success in large-scale trial to produce bioethanol from whey

Amul has successfully completed a large-scale trial to produce bioethanol from whey, a cheese and paneer byproduct, marking a major innovation in...

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Rice News in English

ED raids in Punjab, Haryana in Bharat Rice scam; Rs 2-crore in cash, gold seized

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) uncovered a major corruption scandal in Punjab and Haryana involving the illegal diversion of subsidised rice under the...