All posts tagged "rice import"
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119Rice News in EnglishAfrica set to defy global rice output decline in 2026/27, says FAO
Africa is projected to be the only region increasing rice production in 2026/27, rising 1.6% to 29.3 million tonnes, while global output...
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85Rice News in EnglishRice Production in Ethiopia Rose to 62.9 Million Quintals From Less than 2 Million, says Minister
Ethiopia’s rice production surged from 1.8 million quintals in 2019/20 to 62.9 million quintals in 2024/25, while cultivated area expanded from 60,000...
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114Rice News in EnglishPhilippines : FFF slams DA delay on rice import safeguard duties
The Federation of Free Farmers criticized the Department of Agriculture for delaying a decision on safeguard duties for rice imports. Farmers argue...
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139Rice 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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120Rice 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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112Rice 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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138Rice 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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126Rice 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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93Rice 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...
