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Japan breaks with policy of not controlling rice prices

Japan’s agriculture ministry will sell state-held rice stocks via discretionary contracts to curb soaring prices, now over ¥4,000 per 5kg—double last year’s...

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Telangana farmers protest, say fine rice not being procured

Farmers in Rajanna-Sircilla protested delays in fine paddy procurement, blaming officials and rice millers. Unseasonal rains worsened the crisis, causing stored grain...

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India to emerge as world’s biggest rice producer

India is set to overtake China as the world’s largest rice producer in 2024–25, with foodgrain output reaching a record 353.2 million...

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Philippines : Restoring NFA powers seen to ease rice prices, aid farmers

Senator Joel Villanueva supports reviewing laws to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) original mandate of buying and selling rice. He said...

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India’s food production surges to record high of 354 million tonnes in 2024-25

India’s foodgrain production for 2024–25 is estimated at a record 354 million tonnes, up 6.6% from last year. Rice, wheat, pulses, and...

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Tinubu-Nigeria : Inflation has begun to ease, with rice prices and other staples declining. Oil and gas sector recovering

President Tinubu marked two years in office by highlighting economic reforms, subsidy removal, improved fiscal stability, tax restructuring, health sector revitalisation, youth...

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Agri contribution to UP’s economy up from 13.7% to 16.8% in 2023-24: Report

Uttar Pradesh’s crop sector significantly boosted the state’s GDP in 2023-24, contributing ₹3.96 lakh crore (16.8%). Foodgrains, sugarcane, and vegetables led growth,...