Rice
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India bans non-basmati rice exports to regulate domestic prices
INDIA- The Indian government has banned exports of non-basmati white rice, which constitutes about 25% of India’s total rice exports, in an effort to control…
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Burkina Faso to ramp up rice production in the face of increasing demand
BURKINA FASO- Over the last decade, rice has become a staple in Burkinabè households, putting pressure on the productive apparatus and prompting the government to…
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Apple snail invasion spells disaster for rice production and food security in Kenya
KENYA- An invasion of apple snail, which is native to South America, could be disastrous for rice production and food security in Kenya and other…
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Dangote Industries merges rice, sugar and salt companies into one powerhouse
NIGERIA – Dangote Industries Limited, the holding company for a variety of firms, has planned a merger of its rice and sugar companies with NASCON…
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E20 and Dubai Investments ink MOU for rice production in Angola
ANGOLA- E20 Investment, an Abu Dhabi-based agribusiness investment company, and Dubai Investments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop 3,750 Ha of agricultural…