All posts tagged "farmers"
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316Rice News in EnglishSri lanka : Possible Samba rice shortage after Cyclone Ditwah damage
Cyclone Ditwah severely damaged paddy fields, prompting Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to warn of a potential shortage of Samba and Keeri Samba rice,...
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231Sugar News in EnglishISMA delegation meets Amit Shah, highlights sugar sector’s role in supporting farmers and advancing green economy
ISMA leaders met Home Minister Amit Shah to thank the government for supporting the sugar and bioenergy sector. They highlighted its role...
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240Wheat News in EnglishJapanese delegation meets US farmers to address soybean admixture in wheat
Japan and the United States maintain a trusted wheat trade partnership focused on quality and safety. A Japanese delegation visited the U.S....
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359Maize News in EnglishKarnataka : Maize farmers refuse to bear transport charges to sell at Dharwad procurement centre
Maize farmers in Karnataka face MSP failure after procurement centres were placed far from major producing areas. Transporting grain to Dharwad raises...
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287Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines : Gov’t extends sugar ban to aid farmers
The Philippines extended its sugar import moratorium to support farmers and stabilize local supply. The ban will continue through the milling season,...
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257Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Bhamji calls for review of Sugar Cane Growers Council Act to support industry growth
Fiji’s Sugar Cane Growers Council chairman urged an urgent review of outdated legislation, saying it blocks investment, loans to cooperatives, support for...
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250Maize News in EnglishPakistan : Govt considers phased adoption of GMO maize to boost yields, exports
Pakistan is considering phased adoption of GMO maize to boost productivity, exports and food security. Officials estimate yields could rise 15–20 maunds...
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287Sugar News in EnglishBacolod-Philippines : Sugarcane farmers seek government help as prices slide sharply
Philippine sugarcane groups NFSP and PANAYFED urged urgent government intervention as sugar prices slump below production costs. They seek direct state purchases...
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299Wheat News in EnglishSouth Africa : Ample wheat supplies bode well for consumers, but farmers hit by lower prices
South Africa’s 2025/26 wheat harvest is progressing well, with 1.33 million tonnes delivered so far, about 65% of expected output. Total production...
