Rice
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Researchers uncover the genetic secrets behind ‘ultra-low’ GI rice
PHILIPPINES- Researchers at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines have discovered the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycemic index (GI) in…
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Uganda’s rice traders blame URA for the surging price of the commodity in the local market
UGANDA – Rice importers, under the umbrella body of the Kampala Rice Traders Association, have accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of conflict of interest…
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Long Grain unveils cutting-edge rice mill facility in Cambodia
ASIA – Long Grain Co. Ltd., a specialty rice producer and distributor has unveiled a US$9 million world-class rice milling facility in Cambodia, Southern Asia.…
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India is considering slashing floor price for basmati rice
INDIA – The government of India is likely to bring down the floor price, or minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, to US$950 per…
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Ugandan MPs probe URA’s failure to collect US$64M VAT on imported rice from EAC
UGANDA – Lawmakers in Uganda have raised concern over the failure of the Uganda Revenue Authority to collect Shs240.628Bn (US$64M) in Value Added Tax (VAT)…