All posts tagged "Rice"
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73Rice News in EnglishUSDA lowers rice import forecast as purchases slow
The USDA forecasts the Philippines will import 4.6 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2024, down from 4.7 million MT due...
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67Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka Yala rice harvest projected at 1.77mn tonnes
Sri Lanka anticipates a rice harvest of 1.771 million metric tons for the Yala season, based on 477,299 hectares cultivated by late...
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67Rice News in EnglishPhilippines seen to import less rice this year
The Philippines is set to reduce rice imports to 4.6 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, despite lower tariffs. The USDA cut...
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83Rice News in EnglishJapan Rice Futures Index Off to Quiet Start
On August 13, Japan launched a rice price futures index on the Osaka Dojima Exchange. The move follows a surge in rice...
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72Rice News in EnglishRice inflation is not a supply problem, but one of poor management by government
Paddy inflation has been in double digits since February 2024, impacting overall food inflation. Despite strong rice production and procurement, the high...
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64Rice News in EnglishAnna Bhagya scheme in Karnataka: Pulses, sugar or oil may replace cash/rice
Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa announced plans to distribute pulses, sugar, or cooking oil instead of cash or rice under...
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58Maize News in EnglishNigeria : FG to lose N188bn on food import waiver – Customs
The Nigerian government may forfeit approximately N188.37 billion in revenue due to a six-month duty waiver for staple foods, as announced by...
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64Wheat News in EnglishIndia raises 2016 wheat support price by 5.2 pct – minister
India has increased the government purchase price for new-season wheat to 1,525 rupees per 100 kg, up from 1,450 rupees in 2015....
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69Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane’s ‘water-guzzling myth’ busted by new study, sponsored by sugar industry
Sugarcane demonstrates exceptional water utilisation efficiency, producing approximately 7.14 kg of cane per cubic meter of water. It is significantly higher than...
