Posts By Hindustan Times
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98Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Spring maize acreage drops in Ludhiana amid water concerns
Spring–summer maize cultivation has declined in Ludhiana as authorities push to reduce water-intensive crops amid groundwater concerns. The area dropped to about...
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174Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra sugar mills seek ₹500 per tonne support to meet FRP gap, clear dues
Cooperative sugar mills in Maharashtra are facing a financial crunch, with dues exceeding ₹8,000 crore and FRP pendency reaching ₹4,900 crore. Industry...
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117Sugar News in EnglishHaryana projects 38% fall in sugarcane production in 2025-26
Haryana has warned that sugarcane production in 2025–26 could fall about 38% from 2020–21 levels as farmers shift to other crops due...
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206Rice News in EnglishPunjab’s granaries brimming, no space to store freshly milled rice
Punjab faces a major storage crisis as godowns near capacity with existing rice and wheat stocks, leaving minimal space for 75 lakh...
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266Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra: ₹10 cr bank guarantee mandated for leased sugar mills to ensure FRP payments
To safeguard cane growers, the government now mandates a ₹10 crore bank guarantee from operators leasing cooperative sugar mills to ensure timely...
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261Rice News in English
Storage shortage: Punjab millers move shelled rice to other states
Punjab’s acute grain storage shortage has pushed rice millers to deliver shelled rice to neighbouring states for FCI procurement. With godowns nearly...
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385Sugar News in EnglishBihar govt to run and revive 25 sugar mills; orders restart of 2
Bihar’s NDA government has begun reviving sugar mills, starting with Raiyam (Darbhanga) and Sakri (Madhubani), aiming to reopen 25 units. The move...
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206Wheat News in EnglishStrong wheat acreage points to plentiful output
India’s wheat acreage has risen to 33.4 million hectares, 7% above the five-year average, supported by favourable weather. Total rabi sowing is...
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583Maize News in EnglishKarnataka govt launches Market Intervention Scheme for maize farmers
Karnataka launched a Market Intervention Scheme for 2025-26 kharif maize, fixing ₹2,150/quintal. Farmers selling below ₹1,900 receive up to ₹250/quintal compensation, capped...
