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Asia Rice: Thai prices hit 18-year low on surplus supplies; Indian rates slump

Thai and Indian rice export prices hit multi-year lows this week due to abundant supply, weak demand, and currency volatility. Thailand’s 5%...

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Wheat News in English

Russia raises emergency level in major agriculture region

Russia declared a federal agricultural emergency in southern Rostov after drought and frost damaged around 1 million hectares. Measures include extending repayment...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Bitter reality: Sugar industry faces Rs 40,000 crore meltdown despite govt’s big ethanol push

India’s ethanol blending rose from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% in 2025, five years early. Grain-based ethanol now leads with 72%, reducing...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s August palm oil imports hit 1-year high on festive demand, price advantage

India’s palm oil imports surged 15.76% in August to 990,528 tons, the highest since July 2024, driven by competitive prices and festive...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s August palm oil imports surge 16% to 13-month high ahead of festive season

India’s palm oil imports hit a 13-month high in August at 993,000 tons, up 16%, as refiners bought aggressively ahead of festivals...

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Edible Oil News in English

India snaps up steeply discounted palm oil from Colombia and Guatemala

Indian importers have, for the first time, purchased palm oil from Colombia and Guatemala at steep discounts, undercutting supplies from dominant producers...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s palm oil imports drop 10% in July as soyoil hits 3-year high

India's palm oil imports dropped 10% in July to 858,000 tons due to contract cancellations, while soyoil imports surged 38% to a...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane to sustainability: India gets its first fully integrated PLA plant as Balrampur Chini unveils Bioyug

Balrampur Chini launched *Bioyug*, India’s first integrated PLA biopolymer brand, aiming to replace fossil-based plastics with sugarcane-derived, compostable alternatives. The ₹2,850 crore...