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AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS
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Burkina Faso lifts four year ban on cereal flour exports
Government says the move will support local processors while keeping controls on export volumes.
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Morocco extends 170% soft wheat import tariff until end of August
The extension gives local farmers more time to sell their harvest, but grain traders warn that slow collections could tighten supplies before imports return.
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Mali steps up support for local rice as sector pushes for policy changes
Government purchases have started to reduce stock levels, but industry leaders say stronger trade policies and better processing remain key to securing the future of Malian rice.
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US focuses on wheat quality as it seeks a bigger share of sub-Saharan Africa
The United States wants to grow wheat sales in sub-Saharan Africa by showing buyers the value of higher quality wheat instead of competing on price.
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ICRISAT wins top research award at Makueni Agricultural and Trade Fair
The recognition highlights the institute’s work with farmers as demand grows for crops that can withstand dry conditions across Eastern and Southern Africa.