All posts tagged "food security"
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140Rice News in EnglishCentre ramps up monsoon contingency measures as IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall
India has activated contingency measures for a below-normal monsoon (90% of average) linked to El Niño. The Centre formed monitoring and crisis...
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117Wheat News in EnglishRising night temperatures threaten wheat yields in Uttar Pradesh: Study
Rising night-time temperatures and shorter winters are threatening wheat production in Uttar Pradesh and other key states. A Climate Trends report warns...
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111Rice News in EnglishFiji : Govt moves cut rice imports as oil prices rise
Fiji is intensifying efforts to reduce rice imports as rising global oil prices increase shipping, fertiliser and food import costs. Agriculture Minister...
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214Rice News in EnglishNigeria : Senate moves to slash $2bn rice imports, boost food security with new agro bills
Nigeria’s Senate approved key agriculture bills to boost food security and cut imports, including plans for a national food reserve system, mandatory...
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756Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Agri dept, NHA to put KADIWA stores in housing projects
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) are collaborating to establish KADIWA stores in government housing projects, aiming...
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659Maize News in EnglishBangladesh : Farmers hoping for bumper maize production in Rangpur region
Farmers in Rangpur, Bangladesh, are expecting a bumper maize harvest after surpassing cultivation targets by 8.72%. The crop, which requires less water...
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774Wheat News in EnglishIndia 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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532Rice News in EnglishNigeria : 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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525Wheat News in EnglishAgriculture 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...
