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Worker carries sacks of milled rice at a warehouse in Makassar
03 Apr 2008
Source: Reuters
 
A worker carries sacks of milled rice at a warehouse in Makassar, South Sulawesi province, April 3, 2008. Indonesia plans to announce a new policy soon to control rice exports and secure domestic stocks, amid soaring prices for the grain, a senior trade ministry official said on Thursday. REUTERS/Yusuf Ahmad (INDONESIA)
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A rice vendor waits for customers in a local market in Makassar, Indonesia's South Sulawesi province, April 24, 2008. Indonesia can meet domestic demand for rice this year, avoiding the risk ...




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