food security Archives

Rice millers seek Haryana CM’s intervention over pending CMR delivery

Haryana rice millers have urged the Chief Minister to secure FCI acceptance of around 6.5 lakh tonnes of pending CMR and extend...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia’s 5.1 million-ton rice stock safe amid El Nino: Official

Indonesia has 5.1 million tonnes of government rice reserves, sufficient to meet public needs and withstand El Niño impacts. By August 24,...

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Wheat News in English

Indian wheat body urges FSSAI to issue crop-specific risk-based sampling and testing guidelines

WPPS has urged FSSAI to introduce wheat-specific, risk-based sampling and testing guidelines, clarify pesticide MRLs, strengthen aflatoxin surveillance and establish due-diligence standards....

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Rice News in English

India’s rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification

India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1% in value and 5.6% in volume during November 2025-March 2026. Strong growth in...

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Maize News in English

NAFED, NCCF Power Co-operative Push for Pulse, Maize Self-Reliance

India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative is promoting domestic production of pulses and maize through NAFED and NCCF, offering farmers assured MSP-linked procurement while...

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Wheat News in English

Egypt strengthens its lead in wheat production among Arab countries

Egypt is expected to produce 10.2 million tonnes of wheat in 2026, up 6.5% from 2025 and the highest among Arab countries....

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Rice News in English

Vietnam : El Niño risks prompt call for proactive rice supply planning

Vietnam faces potential risks to rice production as a strengthening El Niño could bring drought and saltwater intrusion, affecting up to 350,000...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

CEA urges caution on higher ethanol blending, backs E10 option for older two-wheelers

India should consider restoring E10 petrol for older two-wheelers and assess food, land and water impacts before raising ethanol blending beyond E20,...