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110Rice News in EnglishJapan Rice Futures Index Off to Quiet Start
On August 13, Japan launched a rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange. The move follows a surge in rice...
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103Rice News in EnglishRice inflation is not a supply problem, but one of poor management by government
Paddy inflation has been in double digits since February 2024, impacting overall food inflation. Despite strong rice production and procurement, the high...
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100Rice News in EnglishAnna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Pulses, sugar or oil may replace cash/rice
Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced plans to distribute pulses, sugar, or cooking oil instead of cash or rice under...
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98Maize News in EnglishAfrican, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum, running from Aug. 13 to 16 in Nairobi, focuses on advancing agricultural transformation, food security, and rural poverty...
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83Maize News in EnglishNigeria : FG to lose N188bn on food import waiver – Customs
The Nigerian government may forfeit approximately N188.37 billion in revenue due to a six-month duty waiver for staple foods, as announced by...
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102Wheat News in EnglishJordan buys estimated 60,000 T wheat in tender, traders say
On August 13, Jordan's state grains buyer purchased about 60,000 metric tons of hard milling wheat from optional origins, with CHS as...
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92Wheat News in EnglishUSDA lowers US wheat production estimate
On August 12, the USDA lowered its US all-wheat production forecast for 2024 to 1.982 billion bushels, down 1.2% from July but...
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97Wheat News in EnglishCBOT wheat futures fall on export competition
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures dipped on Tuesday, with September soft red winter wheat falling 8 cents to $5.28-3/4 per bushel....
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98Wheat News in EnglishIndia raises 2016 wheat support price by 5.2 pct – minister
India has increased the government purchase price for new-season wheat to 1,525 rupees per 100 kg, up from 1,450 rupees in 2015....
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88Wheat News in EnglishWheat Posting Mixed Trade on Tuesday
Wheat futures are mixed midday: Chicago down 5-6 cents, Kansas City up fractionally, and MPLS up 1-3 cents. The winter wheat harvest...
