Commodity & Trade Updates
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Jordan cuts flour and wheat prices to keep bread affordable
Move aims to reduce costs for bakeries and protect consumers amid rising fuel prices.
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Egypt raises wheat price as it seeks to build food stocks
The government lifts payments to farmers and backs new fertiliser investment to support supply.
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Oman is promoting wheat farming plan to enhance national food security
The wheat farming plan focuses on increasing local production by developing suitable agricultural zones, improving farming practices, and enhancing support for local farmers.
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Nigeria unveils national strategy to revive palm oil sector, targeting 10% global market share
The initiative, which aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, will focus on expanding oil palm cultivation, modernizing processing facilities, and strengthening market linkages for smallholder farmers. It will also encourage private sector investment to enhance competitiveness and drive exports.
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CARP Ghana launches three-year project to strengthen rice sector
Through the new program, CARP Ghana plans to collaborate with farmers’ groups, rice processors, government institutions, and development partners to address challenges that have long limited the sector’s growth.