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Asian rice price climbs near 2-year high in inflation threat

Asian rice price climbs near 2-year high in inflation threat
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Summary

El Nino is disrupting production of the staple grain, as drier-than-usual weather poses a hurdle for crops in major growers like India, the world’s leading exporter.

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