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Rice
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Nigerian farmers blame cartels, middlemen for soaring rice prices
A 50 kg bag of local rice currently sells between US$43 and US$53, up from US$30 to US$36 just two months ago.
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Kenya high court suspends 500,000-tonne rice import plan pending petition
Farmers opposed the decision, citing that it would affect the local produce.
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Ivory Coast secures US$1.2M to accelerate digital transformation of rice sector in pursuit of self-sufficiency
The initiative aims to modernise the entire rice value chain by integrating digital tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and farmer support.
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Kenya approves rice imports to stabilise prices, protect farmers
Kenya consumes approximately 1.3 million tonnes of rice annually.
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Inclusive climate-resilient rice farming takes center stage in Madagascar
Farmers cultivate individual plots, store rice collectively, and sell during lean seasons.