ChiniMandi, Author at AgriInsite

India’s kharif acreage nearly catches up with last year despite 15% deficit rainfall

India’s kharif sowing reached 110.39 million hectares by September 18, just 1.3% below last year. Rice, maize, cotton and sugarcane acreage declined,...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra government may soon declare 100% drought-hit by September-end, says Cooperation Minister Patil

Maharashtra may declare the entire state drought-hit by September-end as prolonged rainfall deficits damage sugarcane, soybean and cotton. The government has begun...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra sugar output may fall 20% to 80 lakh tonnes: WISMA

Maharashtra’s sugar production could fall around 20% to nearly 80 lakh tonnes in 2026-27 as inadequate rainfall reduces cane yields and sugar...

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Sugar News in English

Morning Market Update – 22/09/2026

On September 21, 2026, NY raw sugar (#11) rose to 17.48s (+0.12), while London white sugar (#5) dipped to 507.50s (-1.30). Corn,...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra sugarcane workers threaten to halt crushing season over wage demands

Maharashtra’s sugarcane harvesters and transporters have demanded a 100% increase in harvesting and transportation rates, along with mandatory insurance and ₹10 lakh...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan sugar industry seeks government nod to export 1 million tonnes amid surplus

Pakistan’s agricultural experts have urged the government to allow exports of one million tonnes of sugar to reduce surplus stocks of around...

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Sugar News in English

Crush Early, Settle Early: Answering the Government’s call for an October start – Editorial by Uppal Shah

India is entering the new sugar season with adequate stocks, but a temporary supply gap has lifted prices. Maharashtra’s October 15 crushing...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ESY 2025-26: OMCs receive 84.5 crore litres of ethanol in August; ethanol blending remains at 20%

India's ethanol blending programme continues to strengthen, with oil marketing companies achieving the 20% blending target in August 2026. Higher ethanol procurement,...