Posts By Hindustan Times
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70Maize News in EnglishFall armyworm threatens maize crop in parts of Himachal
Fall armyworm (FAW) infestation has hit maize crops across Himachal Pradesh’s North Zone, affecting up to 15% of fields in districts like...
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64Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishLudhiana-Punjab : ICAR hosts workshop to boost maize yields in push for bioethanol
India is promoting maize-based ethanol to meet its 30% petrol blending target by 2030. A three-day ICAR-IIMR workshop trained 27 field staff...
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89Wheat News in EnglishUttar Pradesh on top in wheat output but lags in procurement under MSP
Uttar Pradesh procured only 10.27 lakh MT of wheat—far below its 60 lakh MT target—despite being India’s top producer. Poor incentives, better...
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55Rice News in EnglishWest Asia conflict hits rice exports from U.P; farmers, millers suffer
Rice exports from Uttar Pradesh have collapsed amid the West Asia conflict, causing a 30% price drop and halted payments—particularly from Iran....
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64Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Kharif maize struggles to gain ground in Ludhiana
Despite Punjab government's push for kharif maize as a water-saving alternative to paddy, farmers remain unconvinced. Only 320 hectares were sown with...
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107Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGrain-based ethanol output outpaces sugar; industry seeks higher procurement price
With grain-based ethanol output reaching 650 crore litres—surpassing sugar-based ethanol’s 250 crore litres in 2024–25—the sugar industry is urging the government to...
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121Wheat News in EnglishFCI’s commission cut drives up storage costs for wheat in Punjab
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is incurring an added logistics cost of ₹100 per quintal for wheat stored in steel silos...
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146Wheat News in EnglishPunjab farmers worried as wheat straw prices dip amid lack of demand
A sharp drop in toori (chopped wheat straw) prices has hit Punjab’s wheat farmers hard, with rates falling from ₹500 to ₹130–₹180...
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131Sugar News in EnglishAI in cane cultivation can boost economics: Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar emphasized that artificial intelligence can revolutionize sugarcane cultivation by improving yield and boosting farmers' income. Speaking at a Pune event,...
