All posts tagged "rice import"
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68Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Imported rice price cap should be extended – DA
Philippines may extend its P50/kg price cap on imported rice for another 30 days as the Agriculture Department seeks to curb rising...
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90Rice News in EnglishNigeria, others move for rice self-sufficiency
West Africa launched a $24 billion rice self-sufficiency plan targeting 34 million tonnes annually by 2035. ECOWAS, AfDB and World Bank initiatives...
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89Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Minister Says: No rice shortage expected
Sri Lanka’s government said no rice shortage is expected before the next Maha season, with 140,000 tonnes of rice in storage and...
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109Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : Rice imports rose 15% in January to May
The Philippines imported 2.22 million MT of rice by May 28, 2026, up 15% year-on-year, to strengthen stocks against a potential El...
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96Rice News in EnglishGhana : Government maps 515,000 hectares for rice production to attract investment, cut imports
Ghana has identified 515,000 hectares under rice cultivation through satellite mapping. The initiative provides location-specific investment data, supports monitoring of crop performance,...
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81Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka : Govt. considers rice imports based on national requirement, says Minister
Sri Lanka is considering rice imports based on domestic demand, having already imported 120,000 tonnes of substitute rice varieties. The government is...
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93Rice News in EnglishDA seeks stronger rice contract enforcement with Vietnamese suppliers
The Philippines is seeking stronger enforcement of rice import contracts with Vietnam, citing repeated cancellations when prices rise. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...
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93Rice News in EnglishPhilippines imported 400,000 tons of rice in April
The Philippines imported nearly 400,000 tonnes of rice worth $161.9 million in April 2026 to stabilize supplies and prices. Vietnam supplied 92.2%...
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91Rice News in EnglishFiji : Govt moves cut rice imports as oil prices rise
Fiji is intensifying efforts to reduce rice imports as rising global oil prices increase shipping, fertiliser and food import costs. Agriculture Minister...
