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Rwanda donates 1 000t maize to Zimbabwe

Rwanda has donated 1,000 tonnes of maize to Zimbabwe to help combat the El Nino-induced drought. The gesture comes after President Mnangagwa...

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Edible Oil News in English

Vegetable oil prices to remain volatile in 2H24

Affin Hwang Investment Bank Research anticipates continued volatility in vegetable oil prices throughout the second half of 2024, citing uncertainties in the...

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Sugar News in English

Tanzania sugar producers deny hoarding blamed for high prices

The Tanzania Sugar Producers Association (TSPA) denied allegations of inflating sugar prices through import failures and stockpiling. Chairman Ami Mpungwe highlighted their...

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Rice News in English

India’s rice exports drop 34% in Q1 of FY25 as export curbs continue

India's rice exports for April-June this fiscal year dropped sharply by 34% to 3.2 million tonnes due to government bans and tariffs....

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Sugar News in English

Confed rejects DA’s sugar import plans

The Confederation of Sugarcane Producers' Associations (Confed) opposes the Department of Agriculture's plan to import 200,000 metric tons of refined sugar, citing...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar and ethanol sector needs to focus on a 3-pronged strategy

As chair of the International Sugar Organization (ISO), India spearheaded initiatives for decarbonization and ethanol use, pushing towards net-zero emissions. The focus...

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Sugar News in English

Monsoon’s unpredictability: A sword of Damocles for Indian agriculture

India's 2023-24 sugar season saw improved sugarcane yields and production due to better-than-expected monsoon rains following an initial deficit. The IMD predicts...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil prices rise 15% in May; mightfuel inflation

New Delhi: Cooking oil prices surged 15% in May, potentially driving food inflation higher. April's retail inflation was 4.83%, with food inflation...