Posts By The Hindu Business Line.
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52Rice News in EnglishGI tagged non-Basmati rice needs branding push
India has over one lakh paddy accessions, yet only 31 rice varieties, including Basmati, hold GI tags. These tags grant region-specific farmers...
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42UncategorizedSEA seeks targeted interventions to sustain momentum towards edible oil self-reliance
SEA President Sanjeev Asthana urged region-specific incentives, assured procurement, and yield programmes to boost edible oil self-reliance. Kharif oilseed sowing fell to...
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53Maize News in EnglishHigher paddy, maize acreage boost overall kharif area
Kharif sowing has covered over 95% of the normal area, reaching 1,039.81 lh, 3.7% higher than last year. Paddy acreage rose nearly...
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65Rice News in EnglishGenome-edited rice varieties to be a game changer in sustainable agriculture: Govt
The government says genome-edited rice will boost sustainable farming. Minister Bhagirath Choudhary told Parliament that DRR Dhan 100 yields 20–25% more grain,...
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68Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil imports down by 9.87% in the first 9 months of oil year 2024-25
India’s edible oil imports fell 9.87% to 107.56 lt in Nov–Jul 2024-25, mainly due to lower palm oil shipments. Refined oil imports...
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70Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice output likely to be record high next season, trade may rise
The USDA projects global rice production at a record 541 mt for 2025-26, with consumption at 542 mt. Trade is forecast at...
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61Maize News in EnglishMaize and millets may gain this kharif, but soyabean could lose ground
Industry experts expect higher maize and millet acreage this kharif season, supported by good rainfall and attractive MSP, while soybean coverage may...
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70Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre asks Haryana, HP, Punjab & Jharkhand to rationalise excise duties on ethanol
India’s Oil Ministry has asked Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jharkhand to cut ethanol-related levies and ease regulations to boost production, storage,...
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81Maize News in EnglishMaize and millets may gain this kharif, but soyabean could lose ground
Industry experts expect higher maize and millet acreage this kharif season, while soybean coverage may decline. With 90–95% sowing completed, rice planting...
