All posts tagged "food security"
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1.4KMaize News in EnglishSouth Africa Maize prices continue to surge with yellow maize at over R5 000 per ton
Maize prices in South Africa have surged, with white maize reaching over R6,300 per ton. A 23% drop in production due to...
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766Rice News in EnglishRice purchases end in Punjab, Haryana with 7% drop
Rice procurement in Punjab and Haryana dropped by 7.4% to 151.52 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Punjab's procurement was down 6.9%, while Haryana...
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788Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa Farmers demand fair play amid GM maize imports
The import of genetically modified (GM) maize into South Africa has sparked debate. While addressing food security in Southern Africa, stakeholders question...
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553Wheat News in EnglishPakistan : Bahawalpur DC for timely sowing of wheat crop
Bahawalpur Deputy Commissioner Dr. Farhan Farooq stressed the importance of timely wheat sowing to ensure national food security. Speaking at a divisional...
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610Wheat News in EnglishKenya Govt launches aerial spraying to combat quelea in wheat and barley farms
Kenya has launched aerial spraying using drones to combat quelea birds ravaging wheat and barley farms in Narok County. Principal Secretary Paul...
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706Rice News in EnglishIndonesia aims for 32 mln tons of rice in 2025
Indonesia aims to increase rice production to 32 million tons by 2025, up 3% from this year’s projected 31 million tons, according...
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593Wheat News in EnglishEgypt PM reviews wheat procurement amid GASC’s absence
Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a meeting on Monday to assess the country's wheat procurement efforts, but notably, Egypt’s key grain...
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595Edible Oil News in EnglishMyanmar : YGN palm oil wholesale reference rate on upward trend
Yangon’s wholesale palm oil reference rate rose for the sixth consecutive week, reaching K7,305 per viss for the week ending 8 December,...
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533Wheat News in EnglishIndia’s winter expected to be warmer, threatening wheat yields
India is expected to experience above-average winter temperatures from December to February, raising concerns over crop yields, especially for wheat, rapeseed, and...
