The Hindu Business Line.

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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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  263

  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...

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  Uncategorized

  SEA seeks targeted interventions to sustain momentum towards edible oil self-reliance   

  SEA President Sanjeev Asthana urged region-specific incentives, assured procurement, and yield programmes to boost edible oil self-reliance. Kharif oilseed sowing fell to...

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  Maize News in English

  Higher paddy, maize acreage boost overall kharif area 

  Kharif sowing has covered over 95% of the normal area, reaching 1,039.81 lh, 3.7% higher than last year. Paddy acreage rose nearly...

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  257

  Rice News in English

  Genome-edited rice varieties to be a game changer in sustainable agriculture: Govt 

  The government says genome-edited rice will boost sustainable farming. Minister Bhagirath Choudhary told Parliament that DRR Dhan 100 yields 20–25% more grain,...

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  Edible Oil News in English

  Edible oil imports down by 9.87% in the first 9 months of oil year 2024-25

  India’s edible oil imports fell 9.87% to 107.56 lt in Nov–Jul 2024-25, mainly due to lower palm oil shipments. Refined oil imports...

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  Rice News in English

  Global rice output likely to be record high next season, trade may rise 

  The USDA projects global rice production at a record 541 mt for 2025-26, with consumption at 542 mt. Trade is forecast at...