Posts By The Hindu
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68Sugar News in EnglishMysuru: Farmers seek ₹4,500 a tonne for sugarcane
Sugarcane farmers in Mysuru, led by the State Sugarcane Growers’ Association, protested demanding ₹4,500/tonne—higher than the Centre’s FRP of ₹3,550—and urged an...
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79Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishWhat has been the impact of ethanol blending?
India hit its 20% ethanol-petrol blending target early, citing savings and farmer benefits. Yet motorists complain of lower mileage and higher costs,...
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48Sugar News in EnglishTamil Nadu :NDLF demands nationalisation of Thirumandankudi sugar mill
The New Democratic Labour Front (NDLF) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to take over the privately managed sugar mill at Thirumandankudi,...
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77Rice News in EnglishAndhra Pradesh records 52% kharif sowing amid rainfall deficit
Andhra Pradesh has completed sowing in 16.19 lakh hectares (52% of target) for kharif 2025, slightly below normal due to a 24.8%...
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77Sugar News in EnglishKarnataka: Cost of transporting sugarcane cannot be imposed on farmers, says Mandya DC
Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar stated that sugarcane transport costs should not be imposed on farmers, directing factories to bear expenses in discussion...
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54Sugar News in EnglishKarnataka : CM urged to reopen sugar factory in Bidar under the long-term lease model
The Bidar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to reopen the defunct Bidar Sahakari Sakkare Karkhane Ltd. under...
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64Rice News in EnglishAndhra Pradesh : Not opposed to legal rice exports, but black market of PDS rice will not be tolerated, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar stated that the government supports legal rice exports but will act strictly against illegal transport of subsidised...
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91Rice News in EnglishKerala government signs pact with International Rice Research Institute to promote low-emission rice cultivation
Kerala has partnered with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to promote low-emission rice cultivation under the World Bank-supported KERA project. Focused...
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94Rice News in EnglishResearch institute favours climate-friendly non-puddled rice cultivation for kuruvai crop in delta districts
A five-year study by the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute confirms that non-puddled machine transplanting (NPMTR) can cut water, fuel, energy, and...
