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110Rice News in EnglishRice stocks with FCI surge to 10-year high
India’s rice stocks with FCI have hit a 10-year high of 36.3 million tonnes, over 2.5 times the buffer. Robust procurement and crop...
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112Rice News in EnglishIndonesia nears rice self-sufficiency amid production surge
Indonesia is nearing rice self-sufficiency, with 2025 production estimated at 33.19 million tons, up 12.6% from 2024. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran...
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104Maize News in EnglishNiger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production
Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...
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101Maize News in EnglishAI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize
An AI-powered Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) predicts maize contamination hotspots in East Africa using satellite and historical data. Developed by IITA...
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135Wheat News in EnglishIn 2025, Kazakhstan will harvest 17.2 million tons of wheat, class 3 – no more than 40% – Grain Union
Kazakhstan’s 2025 wheat harvest is forecast at 17.2 million tons, down from 18.6 million tons in 2024, with lower protein and gluten...
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134Wheat News in EnglishRussian wheat exports start to pick up the pace
Russia’s 2025-26 wheat exports began slowly at 11 million tonnes, despite a harvest of 87.2 million tonnes. Shipments are picking up, but...
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73Wheat News in EnglishWheat Closes with Friday Weakness
Wheat futures showed mixed performance Friday. CBT soft red wheat was mostly steady, with December down 4½ cents weekly. KC HRW futures...
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115Sugar News in EnglishSugar prices surge despite imports across Pakistan
Despite sugar imports, prices in Pakistan remain high, averaging Rs184 per kg, up from Rs137 a year ago. In cities like Peshawar...
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79Rice News in EnglishPhilippines optimistic about record-high rice output
The Philippines achieved a record paddy output of 9.07 million tonnes in H1 2025, surpassing previous highs. Boosted by mechanization, irrigation, high-quality...
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115Edible Oil News in EnglishIndonesia’s palm oil exports to China are growing
China has requested Indonesia to ensure stable crude palm oil (CPO) supplies amid rising domestic demand. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil...
