Posts By The Hindu
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49Rice News in EnglishPaddy, pulses acreage has increased this kharif season: Centre
Paddy and pulses cultivation has expanded this kharif season, the Agriculture Ministry said. As of May 2, paddy acreage rose by 3.44...
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57Sugar News in EnglishHome Minister vows to support sugarcane farmers affected by factory closures in Vizianagaram district
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha assured support for sugarcane farmers in Vizianagaram, where many have stopped cultivation following the shutdown of sugar mills....
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43Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFood vs fuel: Surge in ethanol blending and its impact on sugar prices
India, having met its 20% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule, now eyes a 30% blend to cut fossil fuel use. But...
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71Rice News in EnglishRice card services through WhatsApp from May 15 in Andhra Pradesh
From May 15, six rice card services—including new applications, address change, and member updates—will be available via WhatsApp (9552300009), Minister Nadendla Manohar...
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66Edible Oil News in EnglishDon’t believe rumours; enough stocks of grains, edible oil, sugar, pulses with Centre: Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi assured on May 9 that India has no shortage of food grains or essentials, urging citizens not to...
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55Edible Oil News in EnglishGovernment ropes in Oil Palm India for paddy procurement
With rice mills refusing paddy from Kuttanad citing poor quality, Kerala has tasked Oil Palm India to procure the crop. Over 90,000...
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59Rice News in EnglishScientists create first ‘pangenome’ of Asian rice
Scientists have created the first-ever rice pangenome, combining DNA from 144 wild and cultivated rice varieties. This genetic breakthrough can help develop...
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39Rice News in EnglishPokkali farmers urge district administration to take over rice fields
Pokkali rice farmers have urged the district administration to take over flooded coastal fields, citing delays in draining saline water that hinder...
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49Sugar News in EnglishState govt. to support sugar factories in North Karnataka
The Karnataka government will provide financial aid to Krishna, Nandi, and Bhimashankar cooperative sugar factories to ease debt burdens and support expansion...
