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106Edible Oil News in EnglishTanzania plans to double sunflower production and develop oil exports
Tanzania aims to more than double sunflower seed production to 1.16 million tonnes by 2030, driven by higher yields, hybrid seeds, fertilizers...
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109Wheat News in EnglishUkraine estimates 9.3 mln tons of crops could be harvested in Russian-occupied territories
Around 3.5 million hectares of farmland in Ukraine’s occupied territories were planted in 2026, with potential grain and oilseed production estimated at...
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207Wheat News in EnglishGrain exports are getting harder, but Russia more than doubles wheat export duty
Russia will more than double its wheat export duty to RUB 721.1/tonne for August 19–25, while the corn duty will rise to...
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126Sugar News in EnglishNigeria : NSDC tightens sugar quota rules, holds talks with Afreximbank, NGF to accelerate sugar estate development
Nigeria’s National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) is tightening oversight of sugar import quotas by requiring companies to demonstrate genuine backward-integration commitments. The...
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142Maize News in EnglishLocal grain maize production to reduce Malaysia’s import dependence, says minister
Malaysia has launched large-scale local grain maize production to reduce its 100% dependence on imports. The initial 400-hectare project is expected to...
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162Rice News in EnglishKharif crops’ productivity at risk as monsoon trough shifts, widespread regional variations
India’s southwest monsoon is losing momentum, with the national rainfall deficit at 12% as of August 13. With kharif sowing nearly complete...
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112Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia launches crude sunflower oil futures
MCX has launched crude sunflower oil futures to help India’s vegetable oil industry hedge price risks amid heavy import dependence. The cash-settled...
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137Sugar News in EnglishFood Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action
The Food Ministry has warned sugar mills against stock discrepancies and delayed dispatches, accusing some mills of fueling speculation and price increases....
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110Sugar News in EnglishSugar supply needs technology and data-driven approach – Editorial by Uppal Shah
India needs more frequent and accurate sugar stock and production data to manage rising prices and avoid supply disruptions. Despite government measures...
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219Sugar News in EnglishLabour shortage may prevent sugar mills from starting crushing season early
Most Indian sugar mills are unlikely to start the 2026-27 crushing season 10-15 days early due to a shortage of migrant sugarcane...
