All posts tagged "agriculture sector"
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26Maize News in EnglishRwanda’s Maize Reserves Grow 400%, Enough for 3 Months
Rwanda’s maize reserves increased by 405.51% in 2024 to 29,510 tonnes, while bean reserves grew by 36.6%. However, both fall short of...
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27Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s Agriculture Sector Key to Economic Resilience Amid Global Challenges: WESP 2025 Report
India's agriculture sector is crucial to its 6.6% GDP growth in 2025, driven by exports, innovation, and government policies. Despite global economic...
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37Wheat News in EnglishKenya : State warns millers against wheat imports
Kenya's government has warned millers against importing wheat before exhausting locally produced supplies. Agriculture PS Paul Rono directed the Agricultural and Food...
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33Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Gov’t needs to spend P220B annually to achieve rice sufficiency — NIA
The Philippines' National Irrigation Authority (NIA) estimates P220 billion annually is needed to irrigate 1.2 million hectares for rice sufficiency. Traditional irrigation...
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38Rice News in EnglishFarmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM
During a pre-budget consultation, farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to reduce interest rates on loans, increase PM-KISAN support, and...
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41Wheat News in EnglishPakistan’s wheat imports 100% reduced in FY 2024-25
Pakistan's wheat imports dropped by 100% during the first four months of the current financial year (July-October 2023-24) compared to the same...
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94Rice News in EnglishIndonesia plans 3 million hectares of rice fields for food security
The Indonesian government is launching a program to develop 3 million hectares of new rice fields to enhance food resilience amid global...
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86Maize News in EnglishBihar: ICAR’s regional maize research and seed production center will be made state-of-the-art
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced initiatives for Bihar’s farmers, including opening an APEDA office to boost exports and upgrading ICAR’s...
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91Rice News in EnglishUnlocking Agricultural Diversification and Intensification in Northern Bangladesh With Short-duration Aman Rice
In Bangladesh, where rice monocropping is prevalent, diversifying crops is crucial for food security. Short-duration aman rice varieties like BRRI dhan-75, promoted...
