Posts By Hindustan Times
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28Wheat News in EnglishBoost for rabi crops as rain likely this week in northwestern, central plains
India is set for moderate to widespread rain and snow, benefiting rabi crops like wheat, barley, and mustard. The ICAR highlighted improved...
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30Wheat News in EnglishMercury dip to aid wheat growth, say experts
The cold weather and frost in parts of northern India are benefiting the wheat crop during the ongoing Rabi season, according to...
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33Wheat News in EnglishPunjab : Pink stem borer infests wheat crop on 10k acres in Malwa, say agri experts
The pink borer pest attacked wheat crops on nearly 10,000 acres in India's Malwa region. Despite causing significant damage, timely pest control...
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38Rice News in EnglishPolicymakers must directly engage with farmers for crop diversification push: Experts
During a national workshop on barley's health benefits and the role of nanofertilizers, former IAS officer Suresh Kumar urged financial security and...
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50Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia’s ethanol blending target may be unsustainable, challenges ahead
A study by the Centre for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) warns that India's goal to increase ethanol blending to...
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56Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra : NGT expresses dissatisfaction with MPCB’s response to sugar factory in Kolhapur district
The NGT criticized the MPCB for allowing Kolhapur's Appasaheb Nalawade Sugar Factory to operate in 2023-24 despite environmental violations in 2021-22. Dissatisfied...
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62Wheat News in EnglishAustralia raises wheat production forecast by 60,000 tons
Australia's 2024/25 wheat harvest estimate rose to 31.9 million tons, driven by strong yields in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia....
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56Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane crushing season picks up pace Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, sugar factories, primarily run by elected members, delayed the crushing season start to avoid impacting election voting. Initially planned for...
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55Rice News in EnglishLudhiana: Simultaneous paddy harvesting, wheat sowing to curb farm fire, says PAU expert
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is piloting a project aimed at eliminating paddy straw burning by simultaneously sowing wheat during paddy harvest...
