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176Maize News in EnglishGMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency
The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...
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187Maize News in EnglishNARO scores big in maize and rice value addition through research
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda unveiled a strategy to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the agricultural sector....
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209Maize News in EnglishMaize boom means more work for Samco
Samco, an agri-engineering firm in Limerick, saw a 60% turnover increase to €18.8m, driven partly by maize expansion in Ireland. However, profit...
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246Rice News in EnglishDA: Lower tariffs to slash rice prices by P5
The Philippine government considers further reducing rice tariffs to 15-20%, aiming to slash retail prices by P4-5 per kilo. Finance officials anticipate...
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175Rice News in EnglishVietnam rice exports in May up 35.3% y/y at 980,000 T
Vietnam's rice exports surged in May, reaching 980,000 metric tons, a 35.3% increase from last year, per government data. From January to...
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200Rice News in EnglishRecto proposes lower rice import tariff
DOF Secretary Ralph Recto suggests temporarily lowering rice import tariffs to alleviate market prices. He highlights the decreasing world rice prices and...
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193Rice News in EnglishRice tariff reduction cost less than P10B
Senior Finance department officials propose lowering rice tariffs to curb inflation and reduce rice prices. Estimated revenue loss: less than P10 billion....
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244Rice News in EnglishAssam: Major FCI rice smuggling scandal uncovered in Kamrup
A major scandal rocks Kamrup district as allegations emerge against the Pasaria group for smuggling rice via the Food Corporation of India...
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184Rice News in EnglishJob opportunity at International Rice Research Institute
IRRI seeks an Assistant Project Coordinator for agricultural productivity and mechanization initiatives. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture with 4 years...
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169Wheat News in EnglishWheat slips further from 10-mth high on rain forecast for parts of Russia
Chicago wheat futures declined from 10-month highs amid concerns over Russian harvest estimates. Soybean and corn futures held steady after USDA report....
