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178Rice News in EnglishIndonesia needs over 31 tonnes of rice in 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo disclosed that rice imports, managed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), cover less than 5% of national needs....
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181Rice News in EnglishCSIR-CCMB & ICAR scientists identify rice line resistant to Yellow Stem Borer pest
Hyderabad's CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have achieved a breakthrough in rice cultivation....
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137Rice News in EnglishCentre seeks to dispose of 18 mt of excess rice from its stocks, mulls options
The Indian government grapples with surplus rice stocks, surpassing 18 million tonnes, draining funds due to warehousing costs. Rejecting a costly proposal...
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180Rice News in EnglishBasmati rice GI tag: Advantage India as EU republishes Pakistan plea under a new clause
The European Union (EU) has re-published Pakistan’s application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for basmati rice, giving India an advantage. This...
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174Maize News in EnglishSeed sellers optimistic about higher maize acreage
With winter approaching, maize farmers in Bangladesh anticipate increased acreage due to higher grain prices and import dependence. The Maize Association of...
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189Maize News in EnglishTGSB Trains Extension Workers in Rice, Maize Standards
The Gambia Standard Bureau (TGSB), with support from the Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV), conducted a week-long...
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182Wheat News in EnglishIndia’s Wheat Dilemma: Record Sales Amidst 16-Year Low Stocks Ignite Supply Concerns
India faces a wheat crisis with lowest stocks in 16 years, prompting record sales to counter rising prices. Despite resistance to imports,...
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162Wheat News in EnglishWheat Rallies Hard to Start New Week
Wheat futures surged at session open: Chicago up 19 ½ to 26 cents, Kansas City 24 to 26 ¾ cents, MPLS 13...
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200Wheat News in EnglishIraq has procured 1.5 million tons of wheat this year
Iraq has secured 1.5 million metric tons of wheat this year, aiming to surpass 7 million tons in total harvest, reports the...
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185Wheat News in EnglishWheat purchases top 25 million tonnes but 1.5% lower than last year
As of May 12, wheat procurement stands at 25.30 million tonnes (mt), down from 25.682 mt last year, according to official data....
