November 2024 - Page 7 of 23

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Nov

African Development Fund Approves $99.16M to Boost Regional Rice Cultivation in West Africa

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The project will focus on increasing rice production and productivity, bolstering income generation for farmers, and supporting climate-resilient agricultural practices. Devdiscourse News Desk The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million in funding for the Regional West Africa Rice Development project, aimed at enhancing food security, self-sufficiency, and resilience in the region’s rice […]

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Nov

Sabah passes Bill to boost rice production amid global food security concerns

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By SANDRA SOKIAL KOTA KINABALU: In a move to address declining self-sufficiency and global food security challenges, the State Legislative Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Board (Amendment) Enactment 2024 on Thursday, aiming to harness technology and commercial farming. The Bill, which focuses on revitalising Sabah’s rice production sector, was introduced by Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and […]

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Nov

Rice exports set to break records

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According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, rice exports in October reached 800,000 tonnes with a value of $505 million, bringing the total for the first 10 months to nearly 7.8 million tonnes at almost $4.9 billion. The figures represent an increase of over 10 per cent in volume and 23 per cent […]

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Nov

Jammu Grows World’s Best Basmati Rice; Its Aroma Makes It Unique

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Jammu’s Basmati rice is used to cook Biryani, Pulao, Sweet-rice and other things and is exported to different countries as well. Jammu: Jammu is home to the world’s best Basmati rice and what makes it unique from other parts of north India is its aroma which has no match all over the world. The traditional […]

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Nov

Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish

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The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage Bloomberg Six powerful storms late in the season that ravaged crops and drenched vast areas of the Philippines have put the nation on track for record rice imports and raised concerns over elevated food […]

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Nov

Vietnam aims to increase rice market share in Africa

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The export of this grain to Africa rose to US$692.6 million in 2021 from $411 million in 2017. Rice typically accounts for 15-20 per cent of Việt Nam’s total exports to Africa. Although Việt Nam’s rice exports have traditionally focused on Asian markets, experts have advised businesses to pay more attention to Africa which has […]

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Nov

Food exports grow 22pc in July-October

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Mubarak Zeb Khan ISLAMABAD: Exports of raw food items surged 21.73 per cent to $2.36 billion in July-October from $1.94bn in the corresponding period last year, according to data compiled by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. In FY24, the raw food exports touched $8bn, up from $5.8bn in the preceding year. As a result, consumers […]

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Nov

Tengah: RM500 mln boost for northern Sarawak rice cultivation

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By Mastura Ismail LAWAS (Nov 20): Northern Sarawak will have a leg-up as a major paddy cultivation area with an allocation of RM500 million set aside as part of the state government’s strategy to achieve food security, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier said the Ba Kelalan highlands, Long Semadoh and […]

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Nov

World Bank delegation visits Can Tho’s low-emission rice production model

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A delegation of the World Bank (WB) led by Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific Manuela V. Ferro on November 19 paid a working visit to the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during which they discussed with representatives of local authorites, sectors, businesses, and farmers related to low-emission rice production. Can Tho […]

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Rice tariff collections at all-time high of P30B

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The Philippines’ rice tariff collections hit an all-time high of just over P30 billion from January to October this year. The amount guarantees the bankrolling of the proposed expanded state programs aimed at developing the country’s rice industry. Preliminary Bureau of Customs (BOC) data showed that tariffs collected hit P30.095 billion from some 3.86 million […]

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African Development Fund Approves $99.16M to Boost Regional Rice Cultivation in West Africa

Sabah passes Bill to boost rice production amid global food security concerns

Rice exports set to break records

Jammu Grows World’s Best Basmati Rice; Its Aroma Makes It Unique

Typhoon-hit Philippines faces rice crisis, more inflation pain as crops perish

Vietnam aims to increase rice market share in Africa

Food exports grow 22pc in July-October

Tengah: RM500 mln boost for northern Sarawak rice cultivation

World Bank delegation visits Can Tho’s low-emission rice production model

Rice tariff collections at all-time high of P30B

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