In a new development in Brazil, rice prices have started to decline following a 40% increase over the past year. As of January, the cost for producers reached R$ 128.83 ($25.8) per sack, up from R$ 91.45 in January 2023. The spike resulted from global market shifts, including India’s export ban on its primary rice […]
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