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Goa to roll out new salt-tolerant paddy variety for 2026 kharif season

Goa’s new paddy variety, *Goa Dhan-5*, is set for large-scale release in Kharif 2026. Currently in its second year of trials, it...

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Edible Oil News in English

Indian vegetable oil body demands review of Nepal imports, packaging rules

The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA) urged the government to review duty-free refined oil imports from Nepal, citing harm to domestic...

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Wheat News in English

No need for wheat open market sale as supplies comfortable: Food Secretary

Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra stated there is no need to sell wheat under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), citing stable prices...

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Rice News in English

Indian exporters optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonne rice

Indian rice exporters are optimistic as Bangladesh plans to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice. With India’s proximity, competitive prices, and large...

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Edible Oil News in English

Vegetable oil imports flat in June despite tariff cut boost to crude oils

India's vegetable oil imports stood unchanged at 1.54 million tonnes in June 2024, according to the Solvent Extractors Association (SEA). Imports of...

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Edible Oil News in English

Centre plans to make registration mandatory for vegetable oil units

Amid rising edible oil prices, the government has proposed changes to the 2011 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (Regulation) Order. The...

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Edible Oil News in English

Govt seeks public input on draft order to regulate vegetable oil industry

The Union Food Ministry’s draft 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order aims to modernize the outdated 2011 rules....