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Rice market braces for more stress as El Nino takes hold

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Prices may stage a fresh rally after cooling recently from a near 15-year high as supply risks tighten.

The rice market has endured weeks of turmoil following India’s increased shipping restrictions in late July.

Across Asia, nations are warning of El Nino. Major importer Indonesia has flagged a marginal hit to output, while Vietnam has told farmers to plant their next crop earlier than usual to avoid water shortages. The Philippines is also giving aid to growers to cope with the weather as rice inflation soars.

The rice market has seen weeks of turmoil after India ramped up restrictions on its shipments in late July. The move has worried governments from Asia to Africa, led to a flurry of supply deals and diplomacy, prompted warnings about hoarding, and fuelled inflation in the Philippines and Indonesia.

 

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