All posts tagged "Rice"
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110Rice 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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103Rice 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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100Rice 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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83Maize 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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98Wheat 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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99Sugar 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...
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97Rice News in EnglishIndia’s rice area grows on higher prices, cotton sowing lags
Indian farmers have planted 39.8 million hectares of rice, up 3.7% from last year, driven by high prices. Despite this increase, weather...
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86Rice News in EnglishN. Korea draws on emergency supplies to keep rice prices down
Despite recent flooding in North Korea, grain prices have remained relatively stable. The government has used emergency reserves to prevent price hikes....
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91Rice News in EnglishRising costs, falling global prices worry rice exporters
Rice exporters face potential losses due to rising costs and falling export prices. Paddy prices have increased by 5.7% to VND9,200/kg, driven...
