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Milling & Grains – COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES
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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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Algeria broadens wheat imports as it works to secure grain supplies
The country continues to expand its list of wheat suppliers while efforts to raise local grain production continue.
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Jordan launches fresh wheat tender after no purchase in previous round
The new tender comes after the country made no purchase in its last wheat buying round and continues efforts to secure grain supplies.
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Zimbabwe moves closer to ending hard wheat imports as local seed research advances
New wheat varieties could help Zimbabwe supply both the quantity and quality needed by the country’s baking industry while cutting import costs.