All posts tagged "Rice"
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352Maize News in EnglishFood security: FG targets rice, maize, others, for year-round cropping
Federal Government emphasizes year-round cropping, targeting staple crops like rice, maize, and wheat. Minister Kyari highlights success in dry season wheat farming,...
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260Edible Oil News in EnglishFood inflation rose marginally to 8.7% in April
Retail food inflation surged to 8.7% year-on-year in April 2024, up from 8.52% in March, driven by soaring prices of vegetables, pulses,...
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254Rice News in EnglishMalaysia to request additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India
Malaysia plans to request an extra 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India, adding to the 170,000 tons already allocated. With...
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312Rice News in EnglishIndonesia needs over 31 tonnes of rice in 2024
Indonesian President Joko Widodo disclosed that rice imports, managed by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), cover less than 5% of national needs....
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319Rice News in EnglishCSIR-CCMB & ICAR scientists identify rice line resistant to Yellow Stem Borer pest
Hyderabad's CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have achieved a breakthrough in rice cultivation....
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203Rice News in EnglishCentre seeks to dispose of 18 mt of excess rice from its stocks, mulls options
The Indian government grapples with surplus rice stocks, surpassing 18 million tonnes, draining funds due to warehousing costs. Rejecting a costly proposal...
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357Rice News in EnglishBasmati rice GI tag: Advantage India as EU republishes Pakistan plea under a new clause
The European Union (EU) has re-published Pakistan’s application for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for basmati rice, giving India an advantage. This...
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289Rice News in EnglishPH still the world’s top rice importer
According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Philippines is anticipated to retain its position as the world's primary rice importer,...
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316Rice News in EnglishStartup promises to fix rice farming’s methane problem
Singapore-based startup Rize secures US$14 million in Series A funding to combat rice farming's significant methane emissions. Co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures,...
