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  Wheat News in English

  Chana, wheat, mustard and jowar drag Indian rabi crops area lower by 7% 

  As of November 8, 2024, the total area under rabi crops in India is 146.06 lakh hectares, a 7.4% decline compared to...

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  Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

  Record fuel ethanol imports from US free up India’s domestic supply for EBP programme 

  India’s fuel ethanol imports from the U.S. surged to record levels in 2024 after declines in 2022 and 2023, supporting its ethanol-blend...

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  Wheat News in English

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  India's outdated agricultural policies have prioritized High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of wheat and rice since the Green Revolution, which, while increasing food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