Posts By Hindustan Times
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92Rice News in EnglishSegregation of broken rice : Centre’s pilot project to improve foodgrain quality
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs launched a pilot project to segregate broken rice from stocks handed over to the Food Corporation...
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62Sugar News in EnglishSugar mills seek support to switch to multi-feed distilleries
Maharashtra's cooperative sugar mills seek government aid to convert distilleries into multi-feed units, allowing year-round ethanol production using maize and other grains....
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89Wheat News in EnglishWheat flour rates soar to ₹40- ₹60/kg in Punjab due to grain shortage
Wheat flour prices in Punjab have risen to ₹40-60/kg due to a shortage caused by heavy central procurement. Out of 132 lakh...
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81Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre’s Rice open market scheme to ease Punjab’s storage pangs
The Union ministry's open market sale scheme (OMSS) offers subsidized rice at ₹2,250 per quintal to ethanol producers, traders, and cooperatives, easing...
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67Wheat News in EnglishPunjab stares at storage pangs ahead of wheat procurement
Punjab faces a foodgrain storage challenge as godowns hold 145 lakh tonnes of grains, including rice. With an expected wheat procurement of...
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67Wheat 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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82Wheat 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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67Wheat 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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78Rice 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...
