The Hindu Business Line., Author at AgriInsite

Traditional varieties of rice, wheat need support

India's outdated agricultural policies have prioritized High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of wheat and rice since the Green Revolution, which, while increasing food production,...

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Maize News in English

Maize research body seeks funding to undertake research on managing aflatoxin in DDGS

India's maize research institute (IIMR) has indicated that aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), a by-product of ethanol production...

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Maize News in English

Maize research body seeks funding to undertake research on managing aflatoxin in DDGS

Amid concerns over aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and an increasing demand by the feed industry for its...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

₹200-crore decentralised green hydrogen scheme in India

The Indian government has announced a ₹200-crore scheme to fund pilot projects for green hydrogen production using innovative methods like floating solar,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Sweet sorghum, a potential ethanol feedstock, is gaining attention in India. The PMO is promoting its commercial cultivation after a review meeting...

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Rice News in English

Non-basmati rice procurement woes in Punjab may force growers to shift to basmati

Despite lower prices, Basmati farmers in Punjab are optimistic due to challenges in the non-Basmati procurement process. Prices for Pusa 1509 and...

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Rice News in English

Growing rice acreage points to need for PDS reform

The sharp rise in rice acreage highlights challenges in crop diversification despite MSP hikes. While rice benefits from assured procurement and climate-resilient...