Posts By Hindustan Times
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79Rice News in EnglishPaddy procurement: Punjab rice millers flag storage crunch
Punjab’s rice industry has raised concerns over inadequate storage space and delays in milling ahead of the October 1 paddy procurement season....
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70Sugar News in EnglishPunjab has ample sugar stocks, govt keeping vigil, says Mann
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state has sufficient sugar stocks despite lower sugarcane production during 2025-26. He directed officials to...
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123Edible Oil News in EnglishMaharashtra revokes ban on sale of loose oil, seeks SOP to curb adulteration
Maharashtra has revoked its ban on loose edible oil after concerns over its impact on traditional businesses and low-income consumers. The government...
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139Rice News in EnglishKharif crops’ productivity at risk as monsoon trough shifts, widespread regional variations
India’s southwest monsoon is losing momentum, with the national rainfall deficit at 12% as of August 13. With kharif sowing nearly complete...
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116Wheat News in EnglishHaryana’s wheat MSP beneficiaries doubled to 6 lakh in 5 years
Haryana’s wheat farmers benefiting from MSP have nearly doubled to around 6 lakh over five years, making the state India’s third-largest wheat...
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157Wheat News in EnglishPunjab’s wheat yield dips, still tops country
India produced a record 120.65 million tonnes of wheat in 2025–26, exceeding the 120 MT target and rising 2.2% year-on-year. Higher acreage,...
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155Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFCI sold rice to ethanol plants below acquisition cost, Rajya Sabha told
FCI sold 6.35 million tonnes of rice to ethanol distilleries during June 2025–June 2026 at ₹2,250–2,320 per quintal, around 40% below acquisition...
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176Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra tops country with 99 lakh tonnes of sugar production: NFCSF
Maharashtra became India’s largest sugar producer in the 2025-26 crushing season, producing 99 lakh tonnes, driven by higher sugarcane acreage, improved yields...
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154Rice News in EnglishStruggling amid West Asia conflict: Haryana rice millers oppose pollution board’s new norms
Haryana’s rice millers requested postponing mandatory emission monitoring and camera installation requirements until March 31, 2027, citing financial strain from the West...
