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India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner

India is facing a 40% rainfall deficit, but district-level contingency plans, expanded irrigation infrastructure, and ample rice and wheat stocks are expected...

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Rice News in English

Africa set to defy global rice output decline in 2026/27, says FAO

Africa is projected to be the only region increasing rice production in 2026/27, rising 1.6% to 29.3 million tonnes, while global output...

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Wheat News in English

Oman Mills begins receiving 2026 local wheat harvest

Oman Flour Mills has begun receiving locally grown wheat for the 2026 harvest under its sixth annual wheat purchase programme. Supported by...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s ethanol shift from sugarcane to grains fuels debate over farm priorities and subsidies

India’s ethanol programme is shifting from sugarcane to grain-based feedstocks, with maize and rice now contributing about 65% of production. Maize’s share...

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Rice News in English

India’s record rice stocks strengthen export competitiveness amid global supply concerns

India’s rice stocks hit a record 68.43 million tonnes as of June 1, 2026, supported by record production of 154.02 million tonnes...

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Maize News in English

Record maize harvest brings back Asian buyers as South Africa eyes export surge

South Africa’s record 17.1 million-tonne maize harvest is boosting export prospects, with demand returning from South Korea and Vietnam. Exports are projected...

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Maize News in English

India’s corn exports seen rising to 2.4 million tonnes for MY25-26 on weak prices, says USDA Post

India’s corn exports in MY2025-26 are projected to reach 2.4 million tonnes, driven by strong demand from neighbouring countries and competitive prices....

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Wheat News in English

Algeria and Indonesia are actively buying Ukrainian wheat

CBOT wheat prices rebounded after weeks of decline, supported by stronger international demand and weather concerns in Europe. However, ample global supplies,...

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Wheat News in English

Ample Australian wheat stocks water down El Niño threat

NOAA expects El Niño conditions to strengthen later in 2026, raising drought risks for Australia’s wheat-growing southeast. Combined with a projected 12%...