food security Archives

India plans to triple wheat storage capacity

India plans to triple its wheat storage capacity to 9 million tonnes within three years, as part of a $15 billion investment...

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Rice News in English

Nigeria : NEPC frowns at $480m expenditure on importation of 3m tonnes of rice

The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has criticized the $480 million spent annually on rice imports, urging local production growth. At a...

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Wheat News in English

Agriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of climate-resilient and organic farming as well as expanding agricultural exports

Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi and Estonia’s Minister Piret Hartman met in New Delhi to enhance agricultural cooperation. They discussed India’s focus on food...

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Maize News in English

South Africa Maize prices continue to surge with yellow maize at over R5 000 per ton

Maize prices in South Africa have surged, with white maize reaching over R6,300 per ton. A 23% drop in production due to...

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Rice News in English

Rice purchases end in Punjab, Haryana with 7% drop

Rice procurement in Punjab and Haryana dropped by 7.4% to 151.52 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Punjab's procurement was down 6.9%, while Haryana...

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Maize News in English

South Africa Farmers demand fair play amid GM maize imports

The import of genetically modified (GM) maize into South Africa has sparked debate. While addressing food security in Southern Africa, stakeholders question...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Bahawalpur DC for timely sowing of wheat crop

Bahawalpur Deputy Commissioner Dr. Farhan Farooq stressed the importance of timely wheat sowing to ensure national food security. Speaking at a divisional...