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221Rice News in EnglishNFA to keep building up rice buffer stock
The National Food Authority (NFA) has exceeded its first-half 2024 palay procurement target, acquiring 3.37 million 50-kg bags, totaling 168,262 metric tons....
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149Rice News in EnglishWhy direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab
Despite benefits like 15-20% water savings and faster maturation, Punjab's direct seeding of rice (DSR) faces slow adoption. Last year, only 1.73...
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196Maize News in EnglishFG distributes 42,000MT of food to vulnerable Nigerians
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 42,000 metric tonnes of food items to ease economic hardships, starting in Borno State....
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160Maize News in EnglishGMB Disburses US$3.29 Million to Farmers for Grain Deliveries
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) of Zimbabwe has disbursed US$3.29 million to farmers for maize and other grains delivered since April 1,...
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152Maize News in English‘Tanzania could beat Uganda to big grain deal with Zambia’
East African Grain Council (EAGC) discusses Uganda's role in supplying maize to Zambia amidst drought, emphasizing competitive pricing and quality standards. EAGC...
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197Maize News in EnglishFG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
Nigeria's federal government plans urgent rice and maize seed imports totaling 10,000MT each to boost domestic food production amidst rising food insecurity,...
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202Maize News in EnglishBetter maize prices bring relief to Ambala farmers
Spring maize farmers in Ambala district are experiencing relief this year as prices have surged compared to last year. Despite challenges such...
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181Wheat News in EnglishCorn, wheat retreat
Chicago Board of Trade saw corn futures retreat Friday after reaching a two-week high, influenced by mixed global crop weather. Wheat and...
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192Wheat News in EnglishIran’s domestic wheat purchase at over $1.3bn since April
Alireza Mohajer, a senior official with the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad, announced a 200,000-ton increase in wheat production compared to last year....
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148Wheat News in EnglishFinancial globalisation and wheat prices
In a significant economic shift, international and domestic wheat prices have fluctuated sharply. From $12 per bushel in February 2022, global prices...
