All posts tagged "farmers"
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579Sugar 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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545Sugar 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Fiji’s Sugar Cane Growers Council chairman urged an urgent review of outdated legislation, saying it blocks investment, loans to cooperatives, support for...
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498Maize 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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550Sugar 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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636Wheat 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...
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587Wheat News in EnglishNigeria sets ambitious wheat production drive to strengthen food sovereignty
Nigeria plans to sharply increase wheat output in the 2025/26 dry season under the NAGS-AP programme, allocating tens of thousands of hectares....
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419Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Sugar industry gets major boost with opening of new Sugar Cane Growers Fund office in Lautoka
The opening of a new Sugar Cane Growers Fund office in Lautoka boosts Fiji’s sugar sector by improving farmer access to finance....
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677Maize News in EnglishMaize Farmers in Bihar’s East Champaran Hit by Crop Diseases After Floods and Drought
Maize farmers in Bihar’s East Champaran face fresh losses as fungal and bacterial diseases spread in young crops after floods and dry...
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504Rice News in EnglishFarmers in Nepal’s Kailali struggle to sell paddy
Farmers in Kailali, Nepal, face distress as Food Company quotas fall short and traders buy paddy at Rs23/kg, far below the government...
