food security Archives - Page 3 of 14

Rice production in Kenya rises by 59% as irrigation projects expand

Kenya’s rice production increased from 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by expanded irrigation, improved infrastructure and government...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh’s food grain stocks reach record 2.26mn tonnes

Bangladesh has reached a record 2.262 million tonnes of public food grain stocks, driven by strong Boro rice procurement, providing ample reserves...

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Wheat News in English

India to supply high quality wheat seeds to Indonesia: PM Modi

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, India announced the supply of 100 tonnes of DWR 162 wheat seeds to support...

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Edible Oil News in English

Nigeria aims to reduce palm oil imports and revive domestic production

Nigeria is accelerating efforts to expand domestic palm oil production to reduce an annual supply deficit of nearly 1 million metric tonnes...

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Rice News in English

Nepal marks Paddy Day amid planting delays

Nepal marked the 23rd National Paddy Day with traditional rice planting, Asare folk songs and dahi-chiura festivities, despite delayed monsoon rains slowing...

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Wheat News in English

Zimbabwe wheat output set for another record harvest

Zimbabwe exceeded its winter wheat planting target by 3%, reaching 128,459 hectares and projecting a record 662,500-tonne harvest in 2026. Authorities plan...

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Edible Oil News in English

India approves record government procurement of pulses and oilseeds

India approved record MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds worth over INR 11,698 crore for Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka under the...

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Wheat News in English

Egypt seeks to expand wheat imports, storage ties with Poland

Egypt is exploring increased wheat imports from Poland to diversify supply sources and strengthen food security. Discussions also covered grain storage technology...