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FG plans importation of rice paddy and maize seeds to reduce inflation

In a bid to tackle Nigeria's soaring food inflation, the federal government is contemplating an Executive Order to allow the importation of...

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Rice News in English

After iron producers, food importers decry tax policy

Industrialists criticized the government's budget provision, warning of a 30% price hike due to advance income tax on food and pulses. Associations...

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Rice News in English

Govt offers par-boiled rice to boost sales under ‘Bharat rice’

To boost sales of subsidized Bharat rice, agencies like Nafed, NCCF, and Kendriya Bhandars are directed to sell par-boiled rice in southern...

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Edible Oil News in English

Govt seizes 18,000 litres of fake cooking oil: Why they can be harmful, and tips to identify them

Government authorities in Rajasthan have seized 18,000 litres of counterfeit edible oil with replicated labels of renowned brands. Dr. Sudeep Khanna of...

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Edible Oil News in English

Keep food scraps onshore for future aircraft fuel: industry

Australia faces the risk of losing its stake in the burgeoning biofuels market to nimble competitors like Singapore. To safeguard its position,...

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Rice News in English

IRRI, HSBC Bank team up to boost haor region rice production

HSBC and IRRI have launched the "Climate-Smart Rice Value Chain in the haor region" project in Dhaka to address challenges faced by...

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Maize News in English

Palliatives: Kwara distributes 18,000 bags of maize, sorghum to indigents

Kwara State Government, in collaboration with federal agencies, initiates the distribution of 17,578 50kg bags of maize, sorghum, and millet to support...

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Edible Oil News in English

Govt plans to sell TCB commodities through permanent shops

In an effort to ensure accessibility to essential goods, State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu announced plans to establish permanent shops...