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El Niño could cost Thai agriculture THB62 billion as drought risks rise

NOAA has confirmed the formation of El Niño, raising concerns over severe drought and heatwaves across Thailand through 2027. The phenomenon could...

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Rice News in English

Monsoon deficit and India’s agricultural vulnerability: In graphics

India’s June 2026 rainfall was 43% below normal, prompting contingency planning. While 59.3% of sown area is irrigated, rainfed crops remain vulnerable....

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Wheat News in English

Ukraine’s agricultural sector enters harvest season with stable production indicators

Ukraine has completed its 2026 spring sowing campaign, with grain and oilseed production forecast at 81–82 million tonnes, exceeding last year’s harvest....

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Wheat News in English

China partially eliminates duties on US agricultural products

China will lift some retaliatory tariffs on U.S. soybeans, corn, wheat, sorghum and poultry from November 10. It will also remove several...

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Wheat News in English

US agricultural sales to increase by $8 bln following agreement with Japan

Donald Trump signed an executive order finalizing a U.S.-Japan trade agreement projected to boost American agricultural exports by \$8 billion annually. Japan...

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Rice News in English

FAO’s call for water-wise farming: Key to India’s agricultural growth and farmers’ economic development

Agriculture uses 72% of global freshwater, but climate change and poor practices are causing scarcity. The FAO supports India’s water-efficient farming via...

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Sugar News in English

Kisumu leaders demand immediate halt to sugar mills leasing

Kisumu County leaders have urged President Ruto to halt the leasing of Chemelil, Muhoroni, and Miwani sugar factories, citing lack of transparency,...

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Maize News in English

Agricultural expert wants farmers to grow hybrid maize

Agriculture expert Khan Faraz has urged Pakistani farmers to adopt hybrid maize, citing high yields and export potential. He criticized opposition to...