The Department of Agriculture has expanded awareness efforts after Goss’s Wilt spread to eight of the country’s nine provinces.
The latest move builds on earlier efforts to reduce rising rice stocks and increase sales of locally produced rice.
Russia’s latest export tax comes as global wheat production falls below demand, keeping importers across Africa and the Middle East focused on supply and prices.
The court has directed government agencies to release records linked to the duty free importation of 490,000 tonnes of rice within seven days.
The updated rules set clear conditions for wheat purchasing, flour production, packaging, and pricing while keeping retail prices unchanged.