Rice
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Mali sets to import 290,000 tonnes of broken rice from India
MALI- West African country Mali is seeking to import 290,000 tonnes of broken white rice from India through government-to-government channels following India’s lifting of the…
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USDA grants Louisiana State University US$10m grant to support development of drought resistant rice
USA- The US Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has announced a US$10 million grant to help researchers led by Louisiana State…
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BUA Foods PLC commits to making rice more affordable in Nigeria
NIGERIA – BUA Foods, a leading Food and Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) has informed distributors of its rice products that it would maintain prices of…
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Kenya rice imports forecast raised 42% for 2023/2024 season as duty-free policy stimulates demand -USDA
KENYA – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its forecast for Kenya’s rice imports, increasing it by 42% to account for higher…
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Kenyan National Irrigation Authority to install a modern electric pump aimed at boosting rice production in West Kano
KENYA – In the quest to boost rice production, the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) has requisitioned a modern electric pump for installation at the 5,…