food security Archives

Indonesia records highest-ever rice stock at 4.56 million tons

Indonesia’s national rice reserves reached 4.56 million tonnes in October, strengthening food security through July 2027, according to Agriculture Minister Andi Amran...

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Maize News in English

S&P Global warns of risk of global food crisis in 2027

A global food crisis could emerge in 2027 as fertilizer and fuel shortages, rising production costs and El Niño threaten agricultural output,...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : PM sets wheat support price at Rs 4,500

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved an indicative wheat price of Rs4,500 per maund for 2027, up Rs1,000, to support farmers and...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia halts rice imports for domestic use under Prabowo-Gibran

Indonesia halted rice imports for domestic consumption in 2025 as production rose 13.29% to 34.69 million tonnes. Government rice reserves reached 3.248...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat flour prices reach record high: Pakistan Govt urged to allow private-sector wheat imports immediately

Pakistan’s flour millers have urged the government to permit duty-free, subsidy-free private wheat imports amid record flour prices and severe supply shortages....

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Rice News in English

India’s rice prices remain 10% below global average despite projected production decline: IREF

India’s rice prices remain 10% below global levels, with 5% broken white rice quoted at $385–390 per tonne, compared with Vietnam’s $440–450....

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan: Govt plans 100% private wheat procurement by 2030

Pakistan finalized its National Wheat Policy 2026-30, outlining a gradual shift to private-sector procurement for strategic reserves, reaching 100% by 2030. The...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan: Equipment provided to boost wheat production

Pakistan and CIMMYT have expanded wheat research cooperation, providing modern laboratory equipment to five institutions and experimental machinery to 11. The initiative...