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117Rice News in EnglishIn Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
Vietnamese rice farmers innovate to combat climate change, using drones and alternate wetting and drying methods to reduce methane emissions and water...
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97Rice News in EnglishJul-Mar period: Rice exports hit historic high of $3bn
Pakistan's rice export sector flourished, boasting an 83% growth in FY24's first nine months, reaching $2.939 billion. Quantity surged to 4.55 million...
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111Rice News in EnglishLok Sabha Polls 2024 | Congress banks on guarantee wave, clean image of nominee to wrest ‘rice bowl’ Raichur from BJP
Raichur's industrialists favor BJP but are open to Congress due to a promising candidate. Raichur braces for a battle between BJP and...
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106Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice prices may gain in Q3 after clear picture on weather, production emerges
Global rice prices have recently fallen below $600/tonne. However, analysts anticipate a rebound by June-July as clarity emerges on production and monsoon...
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128Rice News in EnglishBasmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand
India's basmati rice exports surged by 22% to $5.2 billion in April 2023-February 2024, driven by demand from West Asia. Despite export...
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97Maize News in EnglishDrought threatens southern Africa’s grain crops
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warns that southern Africa faces a dire situation as El Niño-induced drought...
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111Maize News in EnglishMaize planted on almost 33% of designated area in Belarus
In Belarus, maize covers 32.7% of designated areas, with spring crops sown on 970,100 hectares, 41% of the plan. Early grains and...
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148Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe gobbles US$43,7 million on maize imports in just one month
Zimbabwe spends US$43.7 million on maize imports due to El Nino-induced drought, aiming to feed 2.7 million food insecure citizens. Reserve Bank...
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115Wheat News in EnglishHigh wheat arrivals, tardy lifting choke state mandis
Mandis overwhelmed as daily arrivals surpass 11 LMT for 2nd day. 49.53 LMT wheat unlifted. Transporter shortage blamed. Labour issues hinder grain...
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81Wheat News in EnglishGovt aims 60 pc of wheat area under climate resilient varieties in rabi season amid El Nino fear
The Centre aims to bring 60% of 30 million hectares of wheat area under climate-resistant varieties for the rabi season. Despite climate...
