The Vegetable Oil Price Index soared to 166.8 points, a 7.1% month-on-month jump.
FAO forecast for global cereal production in 2025 has been lifted by almost 14 million tonnes in July compared to the previous month.
The initiative aims to modernise the entire rice value chain by integrating digital tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and farmer support.
Farmers cultivate individual plots, store rice collectively, and sell during lean seasons.
The program seeks to transform South Sudan’s predominantly informal seed system into a formal, competitive, and resilient ecosystem