food security Archives

VP stresses food security

Tanzania's government is strengthening food security by increasing agricultural production, reducing post-harvest losses, and combating aflatoxins and crop fungal diseases. Vice President...

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Maize News in English

Food Security: Kwara Gov Visits Rice, Maize Farm

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, through Agriculture Commissioner Toyosi Thomas-Adebayo, visited rice plantations in Edu and Patigi local government areas to evaluate...

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Maize News in English

When it comes to food security, NFRA is in control

Tanzania's National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has expanded its reserves from 150,000 to 360,000 metric tons, aiming for 3 million metric tons...

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Rice News in English

Thai rice exports soar in June thanks to Indonesian demand boost

Thailand’s rice exports surged 78.7% year-on-year to 1.02 million tonnes in June, driven by Indonesia’s food security needs. For the first half...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam, Philippines agree to establish rice industry alliance

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to establish a rice industry alliance, upgrading their trade relationship to an investment partnership. Vietnam is...

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Rice News in English

Team signs rice deal with Philippines worth B2.8bn

Thailand's Commerce Ministry led a delegation of rice exporters to the Philippines, signing MoUs worth 2.8 billion baht for 130,000 tonnes of...

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Wheat News in English

Nigeria’s wheat output to hit 200,000 tons

Nigeria's wheat production is expected to reach 200,000 tons this year, according to a satellite mapping study. The study, conducted by the...

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Rice News in English

PH wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam

During his visit to Vietnam's An Giang province, Philippines Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel emphasized the need to strengthen rice cooperation to...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia to prioritize domestic rice: official

Indonesia's National Logistics Agency (Bulog) will prioritize domestically produced rice despite plans to import the staple food. Head Bayu Krisnamurti stated imports...