All posts tagged "food security"
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96Rice News in EnglishNepal is growing more rice but losing indigenous varieties
Farmers across Nepal are replacing traditional indigenous rice varieties with imported hybrids to achieve higher yields, faster harvests, and disease resistance. Driven...
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103Wheat News in EnglishZimbabwe : ARDA targets wheat seed surplus
Zimbabwe has gone three consecutive years without importing wheat seed, while ARDA Seeds plans to double certified wheat seed production to 16,000...
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125Rice News in EnglishJapan’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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121Wheat News in EnglishFAO 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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114Edible Oil News in EnglishTN 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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116Wheat News in EnglishSyria 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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137Rice News in EnglishIndia: 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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101Wheat News in EnglishChina 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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136Rice 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...
