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61Rice News in EnglishJapanese Farmers Push for Reforms in Rice Market Regulation
In Hokkaido, Japan, rice farmers are increasingly frustrated with government policies. Price spikes and mismanaged supply led to political upheaval and complicated...
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94Wheat News in EnglishIndia has adopted a 6-year plan to develop pulses production
On October 1, India approved a six-year, ₹110 billion ($1.2 billion) plan to boost pulse cultivation. The program aims to raise domestic...
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99Sugar News in EnglishSugar cane industry in South Africa to shed 35,000 jobs
The South African sugarcane industry warns that proposed 16% electricity fee hikes by Eskom could force four mills to close, costing up...
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119Sugar News in EnglishSugar import to harm industry, farmers: PSMA-Pakistan
The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) opposed the government’s decision to import 0.3 MMT of sugar, warning it could harm farmers and...
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102Sugar News in EnglishSugar Prices Push Higher as Brazil Sugarcane Yields Decline
Sugar futures rose for a second day, supported by lower sucrose content in Brazil’s cane crush and Pakistan’s imports. NY sugar gained...
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105Sugar News in EnglishHeavy rain may cut sugar recovery, says Maharashtra government
Maharashtra will begin its sugarcane crushing season on November 1, despite flood damage and fears of lower sugar recovery reducing output. Millers,...
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131Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCalifornia Governor signs AB30 approving 15% ethanol blend that increases ethanol market by more than 600 million gallons per year
California approved E15 fuel blending, raising ethanol in gasoline to 15% and expanding the market by 50%. Aemetis said this could save...
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74Rice News in EnglishJapan Average Rice Price Falls for 2nd Straight Week
Japan’s average retail rice prices fell for a second consecutive week, with supermarket prices dropping 35 yen to 4,211 yen per 5...
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179Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia Lifts De-Oiled Rice Bran Export Ban
India has lifted the export ban on de-oiled rice bran, allowing free exports immediately. The move, urged by the Solvent Extractors' Association,...
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97Edible Oil News in EnglishSeptember palm oil imports hit 4-month low, soyoil jumps to 3-year high
India’s palm oil imports fell 15.9% in September to 833,000 tonnes, the lowest in four months, as refiners preferred cheaper soyoil, which...
