Rice
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Ghana secures US$3M Japanese funding to establish rice seed production plant
The facility will be equipped with advanced machinery to improve timely seed production, increase access to certified rice seeds, and strengthen national food security.
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s rice imports set to hit record high in 2026/27: USDA
The region, already the world’s largest rice importer, is expected to increase its import volumes further as demand for rice continues to outpace local production, driven by rapid population growth, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences toward convenience foods.
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Benin’s new rice import rules may disrupt Cotonou shipments as regional trade hub
These measures, designed to formalize the sector and ensure the technical capacity of operators, have sent shockwaves through the regional rice market, prompting many traders to divert shipments to neighboring ports.
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Italy’s Vercelli rice market faces challenges amid weak demand, rising costs
A tense standoff between rice farmers and industrial buyers is currently defining the landscape, as both sides grapple with an economic tug-of-war that shows little sign of easing.
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West Africa tightens rice import rules as local supply push grows
Governments across the region move to limit imports while demand for rice keeps rising.