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Telangana : Unseasonal rains damage maize crops in parts of Karimnagar; Rythu Sangham stages dharna in Khammam

Unseasonal rains and strong winds have damaged maize crops and mango orchards in Telangana’s Jagtial district, raising farmer concerns. Protests intensify as...

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Maize News in English

Tamil Nadu : Farmers complain about falling prize of maize in Virudhunagar district

Maize farmers in Virudhunagar have urged the state government to ensure a procurement price of ₹2,500 per quintal after market rates dropped...

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Rice News in English

Rice, wheat procurement remains ‘consistently’ low; House panel raises concern

A parliamentary panel headed by Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has urged the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to strengthen grain procurement...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Encourage ethanol production, farmers’ body urges govt

The Federation of State Farmers’ Organisations has urged Pralhad Joshi to allow farmers in India to produce and sell domestic ethanol. The...

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English

Panic buying in West Asian market aiding rice, food item exports

Rice and food exporters report rising shipments to West Asia as panic buying boosts demand despite higher freight and insurance costs linked...

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English

Vietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up energy prices

Vietnam will begin nationwide use of E10 ethanol-blended gasoline next month, earlier than planned, to reduce fossil fuel dependence amid energy disruptions...

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English

Farmers told to adopt new cane varieties for better productivity, disease resistance

The ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore has urged farmers to adopt new sugarcane varieties to improve productivity and disease resistance. Officials say...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report

India’s integrated sugar mills are expected to see moderate revenue growth of 5–8% in FY26, supported by improved sugarcane availability and stable...