Commodity & Trade Updates
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West Africa must build a competitive rice value chain to cut import dependence, says World Bank
The World Bank says West Africa can achieve rice self-sufficiency, but only if countries strengthen the entire value chain and make local rice competitive with imports.
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Egypt wheat procurement reaches 4.3M tonnes as harvest nears target
Higher deliveries and expanded planting push Egypt closer to its goal of securing 5 million tonnes of local wheat this season.
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Zimbabwe treasury stands by grain import levy as millers’ court challenge continues
Fresh Treasury correspondence shows Zimbabwe will maintain grain import levies despite an ongoing legal challenge from millers.
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Tanzania targets 6 million hectares under improved seeds by 2030
The government plans to expand access to certified seeds, strengthen local production and increase agro-dealer outlets as it works to raise farm productivity and food security.
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Maize imports push down Kenyan grain prices as farmers face growing pressure
Large volumes of duty-free maize entering Kenya from regional markets have cut local grain prices, raising concerns about farmer incomes and future production.