All posts tagged "food security"
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142Rice News in EnglishIndia’s rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversification
India’s rice exports to 26 priority markets rose 1.1% in value and 5.6% in volume during November 2025-March 2026. Strong growth in...
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140Maize News in EnglishNAFED, NCCF Power Co-operative Push for Pulse, Maize Self-Reliance
India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative is promoting domestic production of pulses and maize through NAFED and NCCF, offering farmers assured MSP-linked procurement while...
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135Wheat News in EnglishEgypt strengthens its lead in wheat production among Arab countries
Egypt is expected to produce 10.2 million tonnes of wheat in 2026, up 6.5% from 2025 and the highest among Arab countries....
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118Rice 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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130Ethanol & 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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132Sugar 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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108Rice 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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136Rice 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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128Wheat News in English
Zimbabwe : 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...
