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137Sugar News in EnglishDespite raising sugarcane farmers issue, Raju Shetti loses Lok Sabha polls
Kolhapur: Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana founder Raju Shetti’s significant defeat in Hatkanangle raises concerns about agrarian political leadership. Despite his advocacy for farmers,...
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117Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane industry faces threat from South Africa’s sugar tax
SA Canegrowers warns South Africa's sugar tax harms small-scale farmers, costing over 16,000 jobs. Introduced in 2018, the tax affects drinks with...
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140Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines: Kanlaon Volcano ashfall threatens sugarcane plantations
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has begun distributing PHP2.5 million in aid to farmers and research personnel affected by the Mt. Kanlaon...
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110Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil in tight range after steepest decline since May 2023
Malaysian palm oil futures traded narrowly following a nearly 4% drop in the previous session, supported by recovering Chicago soyoil prices. The...
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145Edible Oil News in EnglishPunjab accelerates efforts to promote oilseed crops
Provincial Agriculture Department in Lahore held a consultation to reduce edible oil imports worth $6.2 billion annually. Punjab's efforts to boost agriculture...
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129Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s Palm Oil Imports Surge to 4-Month High in May
India's palm oil imports soared to 769,000 metric tons in May, marking a 12.4% surge from April, driven by favorable pricing compared...
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205Edible Oil News in English6 harmful ingredients found in fake edible oil
"FSSAI seized 18,000 liters of counterfeit edible oil in Ajmer, Rajasthan, exposing health risks from adulteration. Adulterants like mineral oil, argemone oil,...
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119Maize News in EnglishNigeria Plans to Suspend Import Levies on Food to Ease Inflation
Nigeria mulls suspending import duties on key goods for six months to curb inflation. President Tinubu considers waiving levies on vital items,...
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134Maize News in EnglishMaize farmers in North Rift to be paid Sh1.4bn from Monday
Maize farmers in the North Rift will soon receive Sh1.4 billion payments as the Cereals Board finalizes verification. Devolution CS Eugene Wamalwa...
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135Maize News in EnglishFG plans importation of rice paddy and maize seeds to reduce inflation
In a bid to tackle Nigeria's soaring food inflation, the federal government is contemplating an Executive Order to allow the importation of...
