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Rice
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Senegal moves to support rice farmers amid rising imports to protect local rice sector
The support accompanies a renewed push for self sufficiency anchored in the Senegal River Valley campaign and is intended to integrate domestic rice into commercial distribution channels.
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Kenya launches US$5 million solar irrigation project to expand rice production
The National Irrigation Authority will convert the Ahero pumping station into a hybrid system powered by a 500-kilowatt solar plant.
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US -Israel crisis stalls Indian basmati shipments to Middle East
Tankers and container ships are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz since insurers have cancelled coverage.
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Olam Agri secures US$100M financing deal to strengthen rice flows to Africa
The Facility is initially guaranteed by Olam Group which will be assumed by Olam Agri upon demerger.
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Vikram Mills commissions 100 TPD rice processing plant in India
The new facility is designed to bolster the company’s presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) by integrating its traditional “flour muscle” with modern rice processing capabilities.