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DGFT launches probe into Indian sugar exports to Maldives being diverted to Lanka

The DGFT is probing allegations of Indian sugar exports to the Maldives being diverted to Sri Lanka under a bilateral treaty. Shipments...

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Rice News in English

India’s rice procurement deficit down on higher Nov purchases

Over 5 per cent rise in rice procurement this month has helped the government to narrow the 20 per cent gap to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sweet sorghum farmers waiting for Govt to announce separate ethanol pricing

Advanta Enterprises' biofuel project proposal seeks ₹23.5 crore support to produce ethanol from sweet sorghum. Consent from eight sugar mills covering 2,709...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bright future of oil palm industry in India

India's oil palm cultivation has grown to 400,000 hectares, supported by government initiatives like NMEO-OP. Average productivity improved to 20 tonnes/hectare, with...

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Wheat News in English

Chana, wheat, mustard and jowar drag Indian rabi crops area lower by 7%

As of November 8, 2024, the total area under rabi crops in India is 146.06 lakh hectares, a 7.4% decline compared to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Record fuel ethanol imports from US free up India’s domestic supply for EBP programme

India’s fuel ethanol imports from the U.S. surged to record levels in 2024 after declines in 2022 and 2023, supporting its ethanol-blend...

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Wheat News in English

Traditional varieties of rice, wheat need support

India's outdated agricultural policies have prioritized High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of wheat and rice since the Green Revolution, which, while increasing food production,...

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Maize News in English

Maize research body seeks funding to undertake research on managing aflatoxin in DDGS

India's maize research institute (IIMR) has indicated that aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), a by-product of ethanol production...