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  Edible Oil News in English

  Godrej Agrovet eyes big oil palm plantation potential in north-eastern states 

  Godrej Agrovet aims to expand its oil palm cultivation area by 60,000 hectares by 2030, targeting a total of 130,000 hectares. Half...

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  Maize News in English

  Maize acreage up 15% till July 21, seen heading for a new high as farmers expand area 

  Maize cultivation in India has surged 15% this kharif season, reaching 71.21 lakh hectares by July 21, up from 61.73 lakh hectares...

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  97

  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  India’s 22% of sugar will be diverted to ethanol by 2034, says OECD-FAO report

  Global sugar prices are projected to decline slightly through 2025–34, according to OECD-FAO, citing uncertainties like extreme weather and Brazil’s market role....

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  Maize News in English

  India was a net importer of maize in 2024-25 despite record output 

  India imported a record 9.7 lakh tonnes of maize in 2024–25, a six-fold rise from the previous year, driven by strong demand...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil imports decline by 8.78% in the first 8 months of current oil year

  India's edible oil imports fell 8.78% to 92.08 lakh tonnes in Nov–June 2024–25 due to lower palm and sunflower oil imports. Soybean...

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  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  Centre allocates 5.2 mt of rice for ethanol production in 2025-26 

  The Centre has announced new prices under the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS), raising wheat’s reserve price to ₹2,550/quintal. For ethanol distilleries,...

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  Rice News in English

  Bear grip tightens in global rice market as FAO all rice index falls to near 5-year low 

  The global rice market remains bearish, with FAO’s rice price index near a five-year low as Thai 5% broken white rice dips...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  KRBL targets ₹200-300 cr revenue from new blended edible oil business

  KRBL Ltd, known for its India Gate basmati rice, has entered the edible oil market with its “India Gate Uplife” range, launching...

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  Maize News in English

  Early monsoon to boost crop production, acreage surge 11%: Report

  The early monsoon arrival, 10–15 days ahead of schedule, has boosted crop sowing, with acreages up 11%. The shift in cropping patterns...