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38UncategorizedSoybean oil price up Tk14 amid traders’ push for hike after tax waiver expiry
Bottled soybean oil price in Bangladesh rises by Tk14 to Tk189 per litre, with five-litre bottles now Tk922. Loose soybean and palm...
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38Edible Oil News in EnglishIVPA urges govt to shift port of entry for edible oils destined for Nepal
The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association urged the government to shift edible oil imports for Nepal from Haldia to Visakhapatnam to ease...
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52Maize News in EnglishPresident Mahama launches Feed Ghana Programme
Ghana launches "Feed Ghana Programme" to revamp agriculture, reduce $2B food imports, and create jobs. The initiative, unveiled by President Mahama, targets...
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37Maize News in EnglishGovernment cracks down on harmful pesticide imports
Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on harmful pesticide imports, citing health risks like cancer. Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh urged public...
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48Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs
SA Canegrowers CEO Dr Thomas Funke warned that US sugar tariffs threaten South Africa’s sugar industry and rural livelihoods. Despite a temporary...
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51Rice News in EnglishMozambique hit a new record for rice imports in 2024
Mozambique spent a record $441 million on rice imports in 2024, up nearly 39% from 2023, as domestic production fell 34% amid...
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35Rice News in EnglishJapan’s rice prices continue to rise despite government intervention
Retail rice prices in Japan climbed for the 14th straight week, reaching ¥4,214 ($29.30) for a 5-kg bag—more than double last year’s...
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30Rice News in EnglishA.P. Minister warns of strict action against rice millers for troubling farmers
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar warned rice millers against violating paddy procurement norms after farmers’ complaints. He assured strict action and emphasized...
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50Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia to set fresh target of 30 per cent ethanol blending in petrol by 2030: Report
India is set to raise its ethanol blending target in petrol to 30 percent by 2030, after achieving the 20 percent milestone...
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45Wheat News in EnglishProcurement of wheat begins at Sahnewal grain market
Punjab Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian launched wheat procurement at Sahnewal Grain Market, assuring hassle-free operations and 24-hour payments at MSP of ₹2,425/quintal....
