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Japanese consumers turn to rice alternatives as prices rise

Japan’s soaring rice prices are reshaping consumer habits and agricultural priorities. With a 5kg bag of rice now costing over ¥4,200 (\$29)—double...

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Rice News in English

New rice strain sets benchmark for yield, efficiency: Punjab Agricultural University

Amid the paddy sowing season, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) experts have highlighted the popularity of PR 126 rice, now covering 43% of...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat prices are under pressure from hot weather in China

The latest USDA monthly report highlights concerns over China’s wheat production due to prolonged drought and hot weather, which could harm the...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Punjab partners with PMEX to launch digital wheat trading via EWR system

The Punjab government has appointed Pakistan Mercantile Exchange (PMEX) as the digital platform for Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWRs) under its EWR Financing...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

With India nearing 20% target of ethanol blending, Bio-CNG adoption needs stronger push: S&P Global

India is nearing its 20% ethanol blending target, but stronger efforts are needed to scale Bio-CNG adoption, says an S\&P Global report....

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Edible Oil News in English

Patanjali Foods Breaks Records With Highest Ever Revenue And EBITDA In FY25 – Here Are The Details

Patanjali Foods reported record Q4FY25 revenue of ₹9,692 crore and FY25 revenue of ₹34,157 crore. Gross profit rose 37% YoY in Q4....

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Rice News in English

Japan : Ishiba Keeps Agriculture Minister Eto in Office Despite Criticism over ‘Never Bought Rice’ Remark; Demands Solution for Soaring Rice Prices

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba confirmed Agriculture Minister Taku Eto will remain in office despite backlash over Eto's comment that he had...

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Rice News in English

Malaysia : Over 4,000 hectares in Limbang identified for modern rice cultivation

Sarawak’s Ministry of Food Industry has identified 11 areas in Limbang Division, totaling 4,264 hectares, for modern rice cultivation. Six sites are...