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Milling & Grains – AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST
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Oman Flour Mills issues Sultanate’s first Islamic Commercial Paper, raising US$26M
The ICP issuance was met with robust market interest and was oversubscribed by 1.4 times, a clear indication of investor confidence.
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Morocco’s 2025 wheat production forecast falls below 10-year average: USDA
While this marks a slight recovery from the 2.46 million tonnes harvested in 2024-25, the USDA reports that it remains significantly below the 4.15 million tonnes produced in 2023-24.
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Bayer launches first carbon credits from sustainable rice farming in India
In Southeast Asia, rice farming contributes between 25-33% of the region’s methane emissions.
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Kenya introduces new high-yield rice varieties, receives US$270,793 equipment donation to boost production
The newly introduced Kalimara (CSR36) and Kalpaa (08FAN10) rice varieties are specifically developed to combat the challenges posed by climate change and soil salinity.
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Jordan issues tenders for 240,000 T of wheat and barley to strengthen food security
Despite fluctuations in specific import categories, Jordan’s total imports saw a modest increase in 2024.