Tag: Local Production
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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 to Close Rice Import Windows: Policy Shift Unfolds
Policy shift aims to boost local rice production Nigeria is moving to shut its rice import windows as part of a broader national policy review aimed at rebalancing the country’s agricultural sector. Officials say the decision comes after an in-depth analysis of trade data and farm-level outcomes showed that, despite a growing apparent surplus in…
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Sollers SP7: Russia’s Affordable Minivan Rival to Toyota Alphard
Introduction: Russia’s Bold Minivan Play Russia is boosting its domestic automotive ambitions by launching pre-orders for a new minivan designed to challenge Japanese rivals in the family-car segment. The Sollers SP7 is being produced at full capacity on the company’s plant in Elabuga, with early price announcements appearing from dealers in several regions. The campaign…