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Why the global rice supply is in crisis | South China Morning Post

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A global rice shortage is looming as India, the world’s top exporter of rice, is experiencing a poor harvest season, amid disruptions caused by attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The shortage prompted New Delhi to cut exports to protect its domestic supply in July 2023, putting further pressure on the global rice m…

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