The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

India advises rice exporters to refrain from sending to Lebanon on concerns over MRL norms

India has urged rice exporters to exercise caution while shipping to Lebanon after stricter EU-level pesticide residue norms were introduced, according to...

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Rice News in English

Two Indian exporters’ bodies seek separate Basmati rice board

Rice exporters have urged the government to create a dedicated statutory Basmati board, removing its oversight from Agricultural and Processed Food Products...

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Wheat News in English

India may find it tough to export 2.5 million tonnes of wheat this year

India may struggle to export wheat despite lifting its ban, as domestic prices remain above global levels. With MSP fixed at ₹2,585/quintal...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

DDGS imports from US may weigh on maize, soybean prices

Allowing DDGS imports under the India–US trade deal may pressure prices of maize, soybean, soymeal and rapeseed meal. DDGS, a by-product of...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s rice buy for buffer stocks up 4%, near 43 million tonnes

India’s rice procurement for the Central Pool rose 3.7% to 42.95 mt during Oct 2025–Jan 2026, strengthening buffers amid El Niño concerns....

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Sugar News in English

Sugar stockpiles 11% YoY lower in India despite surplus production

India’s domestic sugar sales are expected to fall 3.5% during Oct 2025–Feb 2026, while stocks are down 11% year-on-year despite higher production....

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Edible Oil News in English

SEA’s pre-Budget memorandum seeks policy interventions to protect domestic edible oil sector

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India has urged Budget 2026–27 policy support for oilseeds and edible oils, seeking measures to boost farmer...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Rising prices of maize-based ethanol 11.7% per year failed to shift paddy farmers

The Economic Survey flags unintended effects of India’s ethanol policy: higher maize-ethanol prices failed to reduce paddy acreage and instead coincided with...