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Crude import bill up 21.4% in April-May

India's crude oil imports surged 6% to 43.1 million tonnes in the first two months of FY25, driven by robust demand amid...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab farmers fear wheat crop damage due to rains

Wheat growers in Punjab fear crop damage as unseasonal rains and hailstorms hit several parts including Bathinda, Fazilka, and Ludhiana. With the...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Govt plans to procure more maize to ramp up production of ethanol

India accelerates its ethanol production strategy, aiming to increase maize output tenfold in five years. The government earmarks ₹24.51 crore for maize...

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Rice News in English

Filipino-Chinese business group backs lower rice tariffs

MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) supports Finance Secretary Ralph Recto’s proposal to...

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Sugar News in English

Global food prices drop in December on sugar retreat

The FAO reported a 10.1% annual drop in its Food Price Index to 118.5 points in December. Despite a 1.5% monthly rise,...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat processors calls for removal of import duty to ease supply shortage

The wheat processing industry is urging the removal of the 40% import duty to boost local supplies, as government procurement lags and...

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Rice News in English

Brazil drops rice tariffs after flooding hits key farming region

In response to devastating floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, President Lula's government waived import tariffs on three rice varieties until...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab farmers fear wheat crop damage due to rains

Unseasonal rains and hailstorms wreak havoc on Punjab's wheat crops, causing fears among farmers as procurement season nears. Bathinda, Fazilka, Ludhiana, and...