Commodity & Trade Updates
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Madagascar strengthens rice production through PAPRIZ 4 programme
The new phase follows three previous stages of PAPRIZ that helped improve farmers’ technical skills, promote better cultivation practices and increase rice productivity.
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Madagascar’s rice sector raises concern over surge in imports
The concern comes as the country remains heavily dependent on rice for food security, even as efforts continue to strengthen domestic production.
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New grain transload facility opens in US to boost Mid-Atlantic agricultural exports
The project provides a full-service grain elevator capable of loading more than 200 containers per week, with an annual export capacity of approximately 275,000 tonnes.
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Maize set to overtake wheat as Egypt’s leading imported cereal amid feed demand rise
The shift highlights a changing structure in Egypt’s grain market: wheat remains the country’s most strategically important food crop, but rising demand for poultry and livestock feed is increasing the need for imported maize.
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Russia reroutes agricultural exports to Baltic Sea amid southern maritime disruptions
The operational shift follows temporary shutdowns across major southern export facilities, including grain terminals.