rice import Archives

Burkina Faso suspends rice imports, expected to pressure Indian prices

Burkina Faso has suspended rice imports to support domestic production, pressuring Indian export prices, which have already fallen about 5%. With weakening...

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Nigeria : Senate moves to slash $2bn rice imports, boost food security with new agro bills

Nigeria’s Senate approved key agriculture bills to boost food security and cut imports, including plans for a national food reserve system, mandatory...

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Japan grants US$2,6m to Zimbabwe for rice production

Japan has extended a $2.6 million agricultural equipment grant to Zimbabwe to boost rice production and reduce import dependence. The support aims...

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Morocco launches probe into rice imports amid pressure on local producers

Morocco has launched a safeguard probe into rice imports after volumes doubled to 119,000 tonnes, surpassing domestic production. Local producers, facing losses...

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Nigeria : Import duty reduction kills our local industry, rice millers cry out

Nigeria’s rice millers warn reduced import duties on rice could harm local production, forcing farmers and processors out of business. They argue...

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Nigeria : Rice Imports Pressure Local Farmers as Prices Drop, Production Struggles Deepen

Nigerian rice farmers warn rising imports, driven by duty waivers, are undercutting local production with cheaper prices. High input costs and climate...

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China resumes buying broken rice from India

China has resumed buying Indian broken rice despite earlier rejections, but soaring bunker fuel costs—up 50% due to the Iran war—have sharply...

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Philippine President Marcos approves P50/kilo price cap on imported rice

Philippines approves ₱50/kg price cap on imported rice to curb inflation amid rising fuel costs. Government expands subsidies, boosts fuel reserves, and...