The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

Punjab seeks denotification of hybrid rice varieties, but Indian govt wants more time

The Centre is unlikely to immediately accept Punjab’s demand to de-notify hybrid rice seed varieties after tests showed all 23 post-2015 hybrids...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Godavari Biorefineries to commission North Karnataka grain ethanol unit this quarter

Godavari Biorefineries Ltd plans to commission a maize-based ethanol plant in Karnataka this quarter, adding 2 lakh litres per day capacity. The...

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Rice News in English

India’s rice purchase reaches near 50 million tonnes, up 6% from a year ago

India’s rice procurement reached nearly 50 million tonnes during October–April 2025-26, up 6% year-on-year. Strong stocks may prompt aggressive sales to distilleries,...

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Wheat News in English

India begins wheat exports after four-year hiatus on bumper crop

India has resumed wheat exports after four years, driven by a bumper harvest and firm global prices. ITC Limited has begun shipping...

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Wheat News in English

India’s wheat procurement down 9% on lower buy in Madhya Pradesh

India procured 23.25 million tonnes of wheat by April 30, lower than last year due to weak Madhya Pradesh purchases. Punjab and...

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Sugar News in English

India’s sugar output set to rise 12% in 2026-27 on higher cane area, improved recovery: USDA

India’s sugar production for 2026–27 is forecast to rise 12% to 33.6 million tonnes, driven by favourable monsoons, higher cane area, and...

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Rice News in English

Rice exporters seek Goyal’s intervention on China GMO issue

India’s Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh urged Piyush Goyal to intervene after China suspended three exporters over GMO concerns. Industry denies allegations,...

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Rice News in English

Rice lobby wants EU to impose safeguard mechanisms to save farmers

Copa-Cogeca has urged the European Union to introduce safeguards on rice imports, warning that inflows from Cambodia, Myanmar, India, and Thailand are...