The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

Unlocking full potential of NMEO-OP 2.0: From plantation expansion to productivity-led growth

NMEO-OP’s next phase should prioritize irrigation-first implementation, effective productive area expansion and outcome-based monitoring rather than merely increasing planted hectares. Measuring irrigation...

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Rice News in English

Rice prices near 10-month high on supply concerns

Indian rice export prices remained near a 10-month high on El Niño-driven supply concerns and rising paddy prices, while Thai prices reached...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar prices poised to rule lower this quarter despite prices topping 15 US cents a lb

Global sugar prices climbed above 15 US cents per pound on concerns over a potential supply deficit. While El Niño and geopolitical...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Lower acreage of maize in kharif, uncertainty on sugar stock to shift focus on rice for ethanol

India’s 13% decline in maize acreage across the top five producing states may increase reliance on sugarcane and broken rice for ethanol...

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Rice News in English

Rice rates hit 10-month high as weather concerns grip major hubs

Indian rice export prices climbed to a near 10-month high on tight paddy supplies and patchy monsoon concerns, with 5% broken parboiled...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

GEMA refutes allegations of vehicle damage from ethanol-blended fuel

GEMA said ethanol-blended fuel does not damage vehicle engines, citing no complaints from automakers or FADA, though mileage falls 3–5%. It rejected...

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Rice News in English

UPL launches weed management solution for rice

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions has launched Ricebeaux, a dual-action early post-emergence herbicide for rice. Combining Propanil and Penoxsulam, it controls grasses, sedges...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar industry renews push for dedicated E100 fuel pumps

The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has again urged the government to approve dedicated E100 ethanol fuel stations at sugar...

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Rice News in English

Punjab Basmati exporters seek assurance from Goyal on sticking to current GI area

The Punjab Rice Millers Exporters Association has urged the Centre to maintain the current Geographical Indication (GI) area for Basmati rice, opposing...