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India needs 5% agri growth yearly to become developed by 2047: Chouhan

India must achieve 5% annual growth in agriculture and allied sectors to become a developed nation by 2047, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

UP govt upscaling ethanol supplies with projects worth Rs 6,700 crore

Uttar Pradesh, India’s top ethanol producer with over 1.50 billion litres in 2023–24, has attracted fresh private investment of ₹6,772 crore. This...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India reviews US push to lift ethanol curbs amid trade deal talks

India is considering the U.S. request to lift restrictions on ethanol imports amid ongoing trade negotiations aimed at avoiding punitive tariffs. Currently,...

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Maize News in English

UP targets 12% rise in kharif output such as oilseeds and maize to boost farm income, food security

Uttar Pradesh aims to boost kharif crop production by 12% to over 29 million tonnes in 2025, expanding acreage to 10.6 million...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar stock seen sufficient for late-2025 despite output fall: NFCSF

India’s sugar closing stock for the 2024–25 season is projected at 4.8–5 million tonnes, sufficient for domestic demand in October–November 2025, despite...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s edible oil stocks fall to five-year low on weak palm oil imports

India's edible oil stocks hit five-year low at 1.35 mt on May 1, 2025 amid a sharp fall in April palm oil...

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Rice News in English

India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety

The Finance Ministry has imposed a 20% export duty on parboiled and specific milled rice varieties, effective May 1, to safeguard domestic...

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Wheat News in English

Indian farmers complete wheat harvest near Pak border amid tensions

Farmers in Punjab and Rajasthan have completed wheat harvesting near the India-Pakistan border, officials confirmed Thursday. The early harvest was prompted by...