All posts tagged "El Niño"
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236Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe saves US$70m as maize imports decline
Zimbabwe reduced maize imports by 35% to $128 million in Q1 2026, saving nearly $70 million as local maize production rose 2%...
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258Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice prices poised to gain on deficit, geopolitical crisis and weather concerns
Global rice prices are expected to rise in 2026 as production falls 5 mt to 537.4 mt while consumption increases to 541.4...
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190Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice production set to fall for first time in decade
United States Department of Agriculture forecasts global rice production to fall to 538 million tonnes in 2026-27, the first decline in 11...
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209Rice News in EnglishRice imports up 18% at end-April amid El Niño fears : Philippine
The Philippines increased rice imports by 18% to 1.68 million tonnes in January–April 2026, mainly from Vietnam, to offset expected production losses...
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212Rice News in EnglishThai Rice Exports Set for Second-Half Recovery as Super El Niño Triggers Global Stockpiling
Thai rice exporters expect stronger shipments in late 2026 as Super El Niño intensifies and Asian nations increase food stockpiling. The Philippines...
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215Rice News in EnglishPhilippine : DA moves to cushion impact of ‘super’ El Niño on food supply
The Philippines is preparing for a possible super El Niño that could cut farm production by 20–30%. The government is expanding climate-resilient...
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298Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Two rice varieties pitched to farmers ahead of El Niño
PhilRice urged farmers to adopt early-maturing and drought-tolerant rice varieties ahead of a likely El Niño in late 2026. With large areas...
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260Rice News in EnglishWorld rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino
Global rice supply may tighten as Asian farmers cut planting due to high fertilizer and fuel costs from the Iran war, alongside...
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179Sugar News in EnglishEl Niño could cut Philippine sugar output, USDA warns
Philippines’ sugar output for MY 2026–27 may fall to 1.93 million tonnes due to El Niño-induced dry weather. Lower cane yields and...
