Financial Express, Author at AgriInsite

Industry, farmers relieved as FTA excludes dairy items, rice

The India-UK FTA is set to enhance Indian exports of tea, spices, marine, and food products through tariff concessions, while shielding sensitive...

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Sugar News in English

Large khandsari units brought under Sugar Control Order

The government has brought large khandsari sugar units under the Sugar Control Order 2025 to ensure FRP payments to farmers, improve production...

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Edible Oil News in English

How GM crops can help India reduce its edible oil imports

NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand has pushed for genetically modified (GM) soybean to triple India’s yields and reduce edible oil imports, currently at...

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Edible Oil News in English

Plan afoot to revive sunflower cultivation

The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national mission on...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar at Rs 180/kg, Ghee Near Rs 2900: Price rise in Pakistan amidst economic turmoil and diplomatic tensions

Pakistan faces soaring prices of essentials like sugar, ghee, lemons, and honey amid rising India tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack. Sugar...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar output marginally lower on year at 25.59 MT

India’s 2024‑25 sugar output has reached 25.59 MT; ISMA expects the season to finish near 26.4 MT after diverting 3.5 MT to ethanol. Production is...

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Maize News in English

Agri ministry approves maize value chain projects with Ninjacart in PPP mode

Agri ministry approves Ninjacart’s maize value chain project in UP under PPPAVCD. The initiative will link 10,000+ farmers to ethanol units, boosting...