The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

African nations begin to stock up rice on El Nino fears, Ukraine and Iran wars

African countries are increasing rice purchases from India to build reserves amid El Niño and geopolitical risks, lifting Indian rice prices by...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra regains the sugar crown but water, yield, and idle capacity raise bigger questions

Maharashtra reclaimed India’s top sugar-producing position in 2025-26, producing 99.20 lakh tonnes after crushing 1,044.21 lakh tonnes cane. However, sharp output volatility,...

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Edible Oil News in English

SEA, Mozambique’s Nampula sign oilseed corridor pact as India eyes Africa for edible oil

SEA and Mozambique’s Nampula Province signed a Statement of Interest to explore a sustainable oilseed and vegetable oil corridor linking Nampula with...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister

India’s government has defended edible oil duty cuts to ensure consumer availability while balancing farmers’ interests. With rising food inflation and heavy...

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Rice News in English

Efforts on in EU to render basmati rice as a generic variety

EU efforts to delay PGI status for Indian basmati rice are raising concerns that prolonged uncontrolled use could make “Basmati” a generic...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol sector not competing for maize with any sector, says distillers’ association

AIDA said India’s ethanol industry is building a diversified feedstock base rather than competing directly with maize users. By August-end, maize, surplus...

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Edible Oil News in English

Global edible oil market likely to be volatile, says Solvent Extractors Association

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India warned of potential global edible oil volatility, citing El Niño risks, uncertainty over sunflower oil supplies...

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Sugar News in English

Top 11 districts in UP report 1.6% drop in sugarcane acreage; sugar output may be hit

Uttar Pradesh’s 11 key sugar-producing districts face potential production pressure as cane acreage falls 1.6% to 17.14 lakh hectares. Early crushing, lower...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil imports up 4.5% in November-August 2025-26

India’s edible oil imports increased 4.56% year-on-year to 136.19 lakh tonnes during November-August 2025-26. Palm oil imports rose to 65.34 lakh tonnes,...