Country pushes for greater self-reliance as it eyes 50% processing target by 2030
In response to the anticipated decline, the Thai Rice Exporters Association and the Ministry of Commerce have set a lower export target of 7.5 million tonnes for 2025. This adjustment reflects the expected impact of India’s resumption of rice exports and a stronger Thai baht.
This initiative aims to improve wheat yields in light of a changing climate.
UGMC, originally based in Jinja, was a flagship enterprise of the early NRM government after it came to power in 1986.
The Turkish Grain Board has noted that the 2025 wheat harvest began in localized regions in May, with approximately 2% of the harvest completed nationwide.