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Japanese Willing to Pay More for Preferred Rice Despite Soaring Prices

A recent survey by Tiger Corporation highlights Japan’s ongoing rice shortage and rising prices, despite government stockpile releases. Only 33.9% of respondents...

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Rice News in English

Rice, tea exporters to Iran bear the brunt of Iran-Israel conflict

The Iran-Israel conflict has halted key Indian exports of basmati rice and orthodox tea to Iran, the largest market for both. Exporters...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute develops 3 new varieties

Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has developed three new rice varieties, bringing its total to 121. Approved at the 114th National Seed...

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Japan Agriculture Minister Calls Rice Distribution ‘Black Box’; Complex Structure Said to Raise Prices, Cause Delays

Japan’s agriculture minister has called for reform of the country’s rice distribution system—criticized as opaque and inefficient—amid rising prices and ongoing shortages....

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : D.A. optimistic on self-sufficiency in sugar production

The Philippines’ sugar production has surpassed 2 million metric tons for the first time since 2020–2021, exceeding projections and marking a key...

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Sugar News in English

Nepal : Lawmakers demand reversal of sugarcane subsidy cancellation

Nepalese lawmakers have condemned the government’s decision to cancel the longstanding Rs. 70/quintal sugarcane subsidy, effective next fiscal year. Speaking in the...

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Pakistan : Sugar export rises over 18 times amid 24% local price surge

Pakistan's sugar exports surged 1,851% to \$411 million in July–May FY25, up from \$21 million last year, according to PBS. This export...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat Rallying as Harvest Crawls Along

Wheat futures rose Tuesday across Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis markets. Chicago SRW gained 13–14 cents, Kansas City HRW added 11–13 cents,...