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Indian rice planting accelerates with revival of monsoon rains
Ample monsoon rains have accelerated the planting of summer-sown rice in India, according to the latest farm ministry data, after a slow start to the sowing season that began in June.
Uganda’s new strategy boosts macadamia nuts and avocado farming
The government of Uganda through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has instituted a new strategy-nucleus farmer strategy that has boosted the planting macadamia nuts and avocado.
Palm oil demand boosted as rival oil prices jump on supply woes
Demand for palm oil has been increasing as its discount to soyoil and sunoil has grown, driven by the recent price rise in rival oils due to production concerns in the U.S. and supply disruptions from the Black Sea region, industry officials said.
USDA reports dented corn in 12 of the top corn growing states
Twelve of the top 18 growing states reported at least 1% of their corn had dented in the latest USDA Crop Progress report. Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Iowa lead the states with the most dented corn, said USDA Monday.
Black Sea wheat war is sideshow for grain deal
Russia’s and Ukraine’s bombing of each other’s ports could prevent crucial grain exports from reaching world markets, and lift food prices up again.
Australia Wraps Up Table Grape Season With Exports Exceeding 130,000 Tons
According to the Australian Table Grape Association, the country’s table grape season has finished on a positive note, in spite of an ominous start.
Thailand says no rice export halt, to benefit from India's export ban
Thailand is benefiting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt its own shipments as it has sufficient output for exports and domestic consumption, its commerce minister said on Monday.
Exclusive: Brazil 'natural' coffee hits premium market in challenge for small farmers
Arabica coffee from Brazil usually rated lower grade has arrived in big volumes on the world's main price-setting market,in a fresh challenge for hand-picked premium beans from less efficient, smaller farms elsewhere in Latin America and Africa.
Australia calls for China to end trade curbs as barley tariffs lifted
Australia on Friday used China's decision to drop anti-dumping tariffs on its barley imports to call for the end to all remaining trade restrictions, led by wine, as commercial ties between the two trading partners edge towards normalisation.
UK invests £9 million in fight against endemic livestock disease
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced £9 million funding for phase two of the ground-breaking endemic livestock disease initiative.