The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

Gujarat’s Rabi sowing lags 3-yr avg by 18.5%; wheat, gram acreage declines

Rabi sowing in Gujarat has reached 37.51 lakh hectares, slightly above last year but far below the three-year average. Losses from unseasonal...

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Rice News in English

EU to decide soon on GI tag for basmati but European mills oppose the move

The EU is reviewing PGI applications for basmati rice from India and Pakistan, but opposition from the Federation of European Rice Millers...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Facing over capacity, distilleries want Government to raise ethanol blending

GEMA says India’s ethanol capacity is a strategic asset, not overcapacity, built on clear policy signals. The EBP was never meant to...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s palm oil imports rise 5% in November, says SEA

India’s November palm oil imports rose 5% to 632,341 tonnes, while soyoil and sunflower oil imports fell sharply, dropping 18% and 45%...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil meet calls for science-guided public understanding of the edible oil in India

The Palm Oil Conclave 2025 in Bhopal highlighted the need for science-based communication to counter misinformation about palm oil. Speakers stressed sustainability,...

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Rice News in English

EU poised to curb rice imports from India, Pakistan and other Asian nations

The EU plans to curb rice imports from India, Pakistan and other Asian suppliers through an automatic safeguard mechanism triggering MFN tariffs...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Auto industry, ethanol makers agree on continuation of 20% blending for now

Ethanol producers, auto firms, and the government are maintaining 20% blending for stability, while pushing flex-fuel vehicles as the long-term solution. Distilleries...

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Sugar News in English

India contracts over 100,000 tonnes of sugar for export, more likely amid weakening INR

Indian sugar mills have already contracted over 100,000 tonnes for export after the government allowed 1.5 million tonnes for 2025-26. Shipments begin...