All posts tagged "food security"
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113Rice News in EnglishVietnam : 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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124Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCEA 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,...
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130Sugar News in EnglishBangladesh approves import of 25,000 tonnes of sugar amid food supply measures
Bangladesh approved imports of 25,000 tonnes of sugar from Indonesia at $514 per tonne to strengthen domestic stocks. The government also approved...
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105Rice News in EnglishIREF in pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino impact on global rice market
IREF has partnered with S&P Global Energy to assess El Niño risks to the global rice market. Global rice production is projected...
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129Rice 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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125Wheat 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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147Rice 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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140Wheat 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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136Edible 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...
