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Rice
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Kenya’s Kisumu county leases US$230,000 rice mill to spur local production
As of December 2021, Kisumu County recorded a harvest of roughly 19,000 metric tons of paddy rice from 6,500 hectares, supporting nearly 12,000 farming households
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Rwanda targets 2,000 hectare rice expansion amid soaring import bill
The move comes in response to a sharp rise in rice imports and consumption
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India unveils world’s first genome-edited rice varieties, promising up to 30% higher yields
These varieties mature about 20 days earlier than traditional ones, offering both environmental and economic benefits.
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Lee Group plans US$15M investment in Nigeria’s rice sector
The investment will involve the development of a 5,000-hectare estate.
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Japan imports South Korean rice for first time in 25 years amid soaring domestic prices
This marks a significant policy shift, driven by rising inflation and growing openness among Japanese consumers to foreign rice.