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Vietnamese rice prices soar as Philippines bans imports from September 1

Vietnam’s 5% broken rice rose by \$9 since early August, now priced \$11 higher per ton than Indian, Pakistani, and Thai rice....

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm rises on stronger rival oils, set to snap two-week losing streak

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, breaking a two-week losing streak. The October contract climbed 0.97% to RM4,281 per metric ton,...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia Gov’t Floods Market with Rice Reserves as Prices Break Ceiling

Indonesia will release 1.3 million tons of rice from reserves to stabilize soaring prices and ensure supply. Premium and medium-grade rice have...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Hope grows with a new aromatic rice variety

Bangladesh’s aromatic rice sector is transforming with the approval of ACI dhan2, the first high-yielding, small-grain aromatic variety for the Boro season....

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Rice News in English

Japan sets record temperatures, worries mount over rice crops

Japan hit a record 41.8°C temperature in Isesaki, raising fears over rice production. Over 53,000 people were hospitalized for heatstroke. Low rainfall...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Use of E20 safe for vehicles: ISMA quashes misconceptions on ethanol-blending programme

India’s ethanol-blending programme is scientifically sound and globally proven, say industry bodies amid misinformation. Tests confirm E20 fuel is safe for vehicles,...

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Wheat News in English

Without irrigation, Ukraine could lose half of its agricultural production

Ukraine risks losing 50% of its agricultural output due to insufficient irrigation, warns the All-Ukrainian Agrarian Council. With major crop losses reported...

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Rice News in English

India’s Rice Price Plunge: A Strategic Buying Opportunity in Global Agri-Commodities

India’s rice market presents a rare investment opportunity amid surplus stocks, weak rupee, and strong export demand. Prices are at multi-year lows,...

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Rice News in English

Thailand Commerce Ministry, exporters discuss strategies for 2025 rice exports amid global market volatility

Thailand is strengthening its rice export strategy for the second half of 2025 amid global market volatility. Commerce Minister Jatuporn Buruspat met...