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Kenya court clears duty-free rice imports as government moves to stabilise supply, support local producers

Kenya’s High Court allowed duty-free import of 254,000 tonnes of rice in 2026 to bridge supply gaps, ordering government to mop up...

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Philippines plans higher rice imports to stabilise supply

The Philippines plans to import 300,000 tonnes of rice in February 2026 to stabilise supply after a production shortfall. Vietnam remains the...

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Nepal : Rice and paddy imports exceed Rs 20.38 billion in six months

Nepal spent Rs 20.386 billion on rice and paddy imports in the first half of FY 2025/26, up 6.73% year-on-year. Despite higher...

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Philippines : DA eyes 300K MT rice imports as stakeholders vow support for farmers

The Philippines’ DA is considering importing 300,000 MT of rice in February to stabilize supply and prices, while securing commitments from millers...

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Philippines : Rice imports down to 3.37 million MT in 2025

The Philippines imported 3.37 million MT of rice in 2025, down 30% from 2024, following a four-month suspension to protect local farmers....

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Kenya : Food insecurity fears grow as rice imports face legal challenge

Kenya faces a worsening rice shortage as droughts cut yields and a legal dispute threatens duty-free imports. Domestic production is only 110,000 MT...

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