The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

ICAR’s wheat research centre advises farmers to keep vigil on pests as sowing ends

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has advised wheat farmers to monitor crops for yellow and brown rust infections, especially after...

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Wheat News in English

Global wheat prices seen under pressure on record output

Global wheat prices are expected to face downward pressure in 2025 due to record production but may find short-term support from tightening...

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Wheat News in English

Indian flour mills buy 1.41 lakh tonnes of wheat in FCI’s open market sale this week

The government's open market auction saw a 94% offtake of wheat this week, with the offer raised by 50% to 1.5 lakh...

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Edible Oil News in English

Soyabean, sunflower oils push India’s edible oil imports up by 13%

India's edible oil imports rose 13.03% in the first two months of the oil year 2024-25, driven by a surge in soyabean...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

GEMA seeks hike in ethanol price for FCI rice as feedstock

Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) is pushing for a revision of ethanol prices to ₹70.71/litre due to the government setting FCI rice...

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Rice News in English

Global rice prices drop over 5% on slack demand, ample supplies

Global rice prices have dropped over 5% in three weeks due to higher production and weak demand. Sona Masuri rice prices from...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Grain-based ethanol units to gain as new corn variety with more starch in offing

The Indian government plans to include ethanol content in maize seed approval specifications to encourage farmers to choose high-ethanol varieties, potentially improving...