food security Archives

Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate falls to record low 37% in FY2025

Japan’s food self-sufficiency rate fell to a record-low 37% in FY2025, matching its historical low, as higher rice prices reduced domestic consumption...

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Wheat News in English

FAO seeks $38.3 mln to support Afghanistan’s wheat planting

FAO is seeking $38.3 million in emergency funding to support 600,000 Afghan farming households with fertilizer and certified wheat seed ahead of...

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Edible Oil News in English

TN Agri budget 2026: Rs 203.64 crore outlay for Self-sufficiency

Tamil Nadu launched a ₹203.64 crore five-year Mission for Self-Sufficiency in Pulses and Oilseeds to reduce import dependence. The programme aims to...

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Wheat News in English

Syria says wheat output meets domestic demand after 15 years

Syria achieved wheat self-sufficiency for the first time since 2011, producing 2.7 million tonnes, exceeding annual demand of 2.55 million tonnes. The...

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Rice News in English

India: FCI offloads over 4 mnt of surplus rice to improve stock management

India’s Food Corporation of India (FCI) has offloaded 44 lakh tonnes of surplus rice to reduce excess stocks and storage costs. The...

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Wheat News in English

China reshapes food security strategy with potential impact on global grain trade

China unveiled a 2030 grain strategy targeting 725 million tonnes of annual production through technology and infrastructure investments while limiting import dependence....

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Industry backs farm initiatives, flags food security concerns

Philippine agriculture groups welcomed government support for farmers and fishers but questioned the sustainability of subsidy programmes. They urged stronger NFA palay...