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101Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil extends decline on weaker rivals, higher production
The Bursa Malaysia palm oil contract for July delivery fell 92 ringgit to 3,850 ringgit by midday, recovering from a low of...
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103Edible Oil News in EnglishMalaysian palm oil futures easier
The Bursa Malaysia palm oil contract for July delivery closed at its lowest since February. Rising production and losses in Chinese vegetable...
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108Rice News in English‘Artificial rain’ planned to boost rice harvest
BRRI Director General Md Shahjahan Kabir assured farmers that they need not cultivate all seven rice varieties, as necessary seeds will be...
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137Rice News in EnglishICAR chief says average 1,500 litres water used to produce 1 kg rice
As rice is grown in India’s 45 per cent rain-fed area, as well as 55 per cent irrigated area, the average usage of water...
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92Rice News in EnglishRice export prices fell to 3-month low on shrinking demand, ample supplies
India's rice export prices hit a three-month low due to weak demand and surplus. Vietnam's prices stable ahead of holidays, while Bangladesh...
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119Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s 2024 maize harvest seen 18.5% lower than previous year
South African maize harvest expected to drop by 18.5% in 2023/2024, predicts Crop Estimates Committee. Forecasted harvest: 13.39 million metric tons, down...
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112Maize News in EnglishFCA sets targets for major crops for kharif season
In Islamabad, the FCA sets production targets for cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane. Water availability expected to increase, seed availability ensured. Increased...
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113Maize News in EnglishSouthern Africa to experience cereal shortage
The Food and Agriculture Organization cautions Southern Africa faces maize shortages due to El Nino-linked drought, risking food insecurity, price hikes, and...
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125Wheat News in EnglishWheat production grows by 5.4% in 2023-24
Rabi crops season sees wheat production hit 29.69 MT, tomato at 627.47 KT, and potato surpassing FCA target. FCA sets Kharif targets;...
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94Wheat News in EnglishGovt procurement gathers pace after a sluggish start
Punjab's government agencies achieve a record single-day wheat procurement of 1.13 million tonnes after delayed harvesting due to cooler weather. Nationwide, wheat...
