The Hindu Business Line.

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  Maize News in English

  Kharif 2025 update: Maize, cotton continues to gain area in Karnataka, pulses trails

  In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, sowing has covered 50.57 lakh hectares (61% of the target), aided by 4% surplus rainfall. Farmers are...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil, sugar consumption fall as fitness campaigns catch on

  Edible oil and sugar consumption in India has declined over the past 2–3 months due to factors like high prices, weather changes,...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Global palm oil prices likely to remain stable in 2025

  Palm oil prices in 2025 are expected to remain stable at around MYR 4,150/tonne, despite rising global output. Strong demand from India...

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  141

  Rice News in English

  How global geopolitical conflicts are reshaping the Basmati rice trade

  India’s Basmati rice exports face rising uncertainty due to Middle East tensions, especially involving Iran, its top buyer. Geopolitical instability impacts demand,...

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  Rice News in English

  Regenerative agriculture: The future of India’s cultivation practices

  India’s Green Revolution boosted food security but harmed soil, water, and crop diversity. Regenerative agriculture offers a sustainable alternative, restoring ecosystems while...

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  Sugar News in English

  India’s sugar supply tightens ahead of festival demand, all hopes on early supply next season 

  India may have only 9 million tonnes of sugar for domestic use from August to November 2025, a tight supply period due...

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  160

  Wheat News in English

  Government may begin wheat sales in open market from August; 6–7 mt by March 2026

  India may begin wheat sales under the Open Market Sales Scheme (OMSS) from August, offering 6–7 million tonnes via e-auction by March...

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  Rice News in English

  India’s rice procurement exceeds 53 million tonnes, up by 1% year-on-year 

  India procured 531.13 lakh tonnes of rice until June 2025, slightly above last year’s 525.48 lt. With annual PDS needs at 410...

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  Maize News in English

  Feed makers see maize output rising 5-10% on higher area 

  Maize production in India is projected to rise 5–10% this year, driven by growing demand from livestock feed and ethanol sectors. In...