The Hindu Business Line.

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  Rice News in English

  Global rice prices likely to decline on abundant supplies despite crop loss in India, Pakistan

  Global rice prices are expected to remain weak despite crop losses in parts of India and Pakistan, as abundant supplies—especially from India—keep...

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  Maize News in English

  Farmers in Madhya Pradesh opt for maize and urad over soybean; overall kharif sowing down 1% 

  Madhya Pradesh received 23% above normal rainfall this monsoon, but excessive July rains delayed sowing, causing a 1% drop in kharif crop...

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  Rice News in English

  Kharif Outlook. India’s rice production may not increase despite higher area, as floods wreak havoc 

  India’s kharif rice output for 2025 is projected at 120–121 mt, slightly below last year’s 121.85 mt. Excessive rain, floods, and August’s...

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  Sugar News in English

  Sugar mills in Maharashtra to pay FRP based on cane recovery for the same year 

  Maharashtra sugar mills will pay Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) to farmers based on sugar recovery during the season, following Deputy CM...

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  Rice News in English

  Punjab flood to hit Indian basmati rice output, exporters may realise more

  Punjab’s basmati output may fall 20–25% this year as heavy rains and floods damage crops across 6 lakh acres. Eight key districts...

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  Rice News in English

  European buyers bought more Indian basmati this year as Pakistan’s was expensive, says Tilda brand owner Ebro

  European buyers chose Indian basmati over Pakistan’s as it was \$250/tonne cheaper, said Ebro India MD Graham Carter. India exported 1.73 mt...

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  Maize News in English

  What drives India’s maize crop revolution? 

  A persistent policy question in India is whether farmers actually respond to Minimum Support Prices (MSP) when choosing crops. Marc Nerlove’s 1956...

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  Rice News in English

  India carrying huge rice stocks over three years old, allege traders

  India is holding record rice stocks exceeding 37.9 mt, with over 30 mt feared to be three years old. Carrying costs are...

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  Rice News in English

  GI tagged non-Basmati rice needs branding push 

  India has over one lakh paddy accessions, yet only 31 rice varieties, including Basmati, hold GI tags. These tags grant region-specific farmers...