All posts tagged "food security"
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169Wheat News in EnglishExpert says Pakistan turning from wheat exporter to importer
Pakistan risks becoming a net wheat importer as climate change and population growth widen supply gaps, agriculture expert Khan Faraz warned. He...
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173Maize News in EnglishBangladesh : Bumper Kharif-1 maize yield, better prices make farmers happy
Farmers in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region are reporting excellent Kharif-1 maize yields and prices of Tk 950–1,000 per 40 kg. Favorable weather, government...
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159Wheat News in EnglishPakistan : Risk of worsening wheat crisis flagged
A former Pakistan Tobacco Board official warned Pakistan faces a worsening wheat crisis as climate change, declining production and widening supply deficits...
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215Maize News in EnglishIndonesia expands government corn reserves to strengthen food security
Indonesia’s government corn reserves reached 190,000 tonnes by July 6, 2026, achieving 19% of its 1 million-tonne target, nearly double last year’s...
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145Rice News in EnglishIraq makes first US rice purchase since November
Iraq purchased 88,000 tonnes of U.S. long-grain milled rice from ADM Rice for September and November shipment, marking its first purchase since...
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158Rice News in EnglishIndonesia leverages surplus, global prices to pursue rice exports
Indonesia plans to capitalize on rising global rice prices by pursuing export opportunities, supported by surplus production and 5.3 million tonnes of...
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202Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : NFA raises palay buying price, halts entry of rice imports in Iloilo
The Philippines will raise the NFA’s minimum buying price for wet palay to P21/kg from September and temporarily halt rice imports into...
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152Rice News in EnglishMalaysia : Govt boosts El Nino preparations with drought-resistant rice research to protect food security
Malaysia is preparing for El Niño by improving water management, smart irrigation, and drainage infrastructure while accelerating development of drought-resistant rice varieties...
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185Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : NFA builds bigger rice buffer with new Iloilo hub
The Philippines' National Food Authority opened a P355.4-million integrated grains facility in Iloilo, featuring a warehouse, rice mill, and grain dryer. The...
