All posts tagged "Food inflation"
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673Maize News in EnglishIndia allows imports of corn, vegetable oils at concessional duty
India has approved limited imports of corn, crude sunflower oil, refined rapeseed oil, and milk powder under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) to...
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643Sugar News in EnglishFarmers’ protests, MSP, and wages: MSPs for 23 crops and minimum wages can create food inflation and fiscal problems
Farmers have demanded legalization of MSP at C2+50% profit for 23 crops, raising MSPs by 25%, and 200 days of MNREGA employment...
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822Maize News in EnglishFG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to import 10,000MT of rice and maize seeds each, aiming to boost domestic food production...
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715Wheat News in EnglishWheat Prices Up 7%: Govt Says It Is Monitoring Prices, Says India Has Ample Wheat Stocks
Government monitors wheat prices closely, with 112 MT produced in RMS 2024. FCI procures 26.6 MT by June 11. Buffer stock at...
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780Edible Oil News in EnglishCentre tracking domestic edible oil prices, say sources
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs monitors stable domestic edible oil prices amid improving import stocks. Analysts predict current price ranges will persist...
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1.1KMaize News in EnglishFlood crisis will not hurt food production – survey
According to a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya, the March-May long rains' flooding is expected to have minimal impact...
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698Edible Oil News in EnglishTackling sticky food inflation, reining in PDS costs top food minister’s agenda
As Pralhad Joshi assumes office as the new Food Minister, he faces the challenge of curbing food inflation, which hit 8.7% in...
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822Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil prices rise 15% in a month
As the Modi government embarks on its third term, rising cooking oil prices in Kolkata pose a significant challenge, having surged up...
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706Rice News in EnglishRecord rice stocks may prompt higher public distribution
India's rice stocks are at a record high, nearly four times the buffer target, with FCI holding 50 million tonnes. The government...
