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Philippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns

Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...

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Rice News in English

Philippine rice farms target tech boost to cut costs, prevent crop loss

The Philippines aims to raise rice farm mechanisation to 3.40 hp/ha by 2031 under the expanded RCEF programme. Increased machinery deployment is...

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Rice News in English

Nashik Kharif Sowing Reaches 71.66% After Good Rains, Farmers Fear Dry Spell

Nashik district has completed 71.66% of its Kharif sowing, a sharp rise from 32.47% in nine days following improved rainfall. While soybean,...

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Edible Oil News in English

NK Proteins expects edible oil prices to ease after new crop arrivals from October

NK Proteins expects edible oil prices to remain firm over the next few months, supported by festive demand, limited domestic supplies and...

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Maize News in English

Thailand’s US maize purchase sparks concern among local farmers

Thailand’s planned September–October imports of US maize have sparked criticism from the Thai Field Crops Trade Association, which warns they will depress...

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Maize News in English

Bangladesh : Bumper Kharif-1 maize yield, better prices make farmers happy

Farmers in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region are reporting excellent Kharif-1 maize yields and prices of Tk 950–1,000 per 40 kg. Favorable weather, government...

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Rice News in English

Karnataka : Desi Rice Mela begins in Mysuru, over 200 varieties on display

The two-day Desi Rice Mela in Mysuru showcases over 200 indigenous paddy varieties, promoting Karnataka’s traditional and medicinal rice, organic farming and...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol can reduce farmers’ MSP dependence, retain wealth within India: BIEPA president

BIEPA said ethanol production strengthens India’s energy security, creates demand for maize and surplus grains, and reduces crude oil imports. The industry...