Tag: agriculture reform
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Nigeria to Shut Rice Import Windows: Policy Reform Aims to Shield Farmers
Policy shift targets Nigeria’s rice market after data review Nigeria is moving to shut down its rice import windows following a comprehensive national policy review. Officials say the new direction is aimed at aligning imports with domestic production realities, curtailing a surge of imported rice that has undercut local farmers and deepened their losses. The…
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Nigeria Moves to Shut Rice Import Windows as Data Reveals Farmers’ Losses
Nigeria Announces Policy Shift to Shut Rice Import Windows Nigeria is taking decisive steps to tighten rice imports after a comprehensive policy review revealed that imported rice, rather than local production, is contributing to a growing domestic surplus and worsening losses for farmers. The move signals a broader effort to recalibrate the nation’s agricultural and…
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Punjab’s Agri Reforms and Farmer Support: A Deep Dive into Marriyum Aurangzeb’s Vision
Punjab’s Agricultural Reforms: A New Era for Farmers Punjab is positioning itself at the forefront of agricultural reform, emphasizing practical programs that link education, employment, and farming efficiencies. Led by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb under the stewardship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the province is implementing strategies designed to modernize agriculture while ensuring…
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What Marcos Can Do to Accelerate Growth in 2025: Policy Measures for a Slower Economy
Rising to the Challenge: Why Growth Slowed in 2024 The latest third-quarter GDP figure of 4% underscored a fragility in the Philippine economy, with external headwinds, supply disruptions, and domestic bottlenecks dampening momentum. To restore confidence and lift growth above the 5% target, the Marcos administration must adopt a coordinated set of policy actions that…