Posts By The Hindu Business Line.
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96Rice News in EnglishFarmers increase sowing of rice and pulses as of June 20
India’s monsoon-sown rice acreage has jumped 58% year-on-year to 1.32 million hectares as of Friday, per the agriculture ministry. Pulses have been...
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99Maize News in EnglishKharif maize, cotton acreage increases in Karnataka
In Karnataka's kharif 2025 season, maize and cotton cultivation have surged, with maize acreage rising by 10% to 9.92 lakh hectares as...
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177Edible Oil News in EnglishGovt says pulses, oilseeds production rising as MPs express concern over imports
The government informed a parliamentary panel that domestic production of pulses and edible oils has grown faster in the last decade. Despite...
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190Edible Oil News in EnglishGeopolitical issues, port congestion impacting edible oil supply chain, says India’s solvent extractors body
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) reports that geopolitical tensions, especially the Iran-Israel conflict, are disrupting global supply chains and causing...
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219Maize News in EnglishMagical maize: Poor starch extractability, post-harvest woes threaten biofuel efficiency
India’s maize production rose to 425 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, driven by government support and rising ethanol demand. Madhya Pradesh led overall...
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190Wheat News in EnglishRajasthan’s procurement push propels India’s wheat purchase to four-year high
India's wheat procurement for the 2025–26 season has crossed 30 million tonnes by June 18, marking the highest in four years. Rajasthan...
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156Edible Oil News in EnglishCoconut oil prices on the boil as retail price soars to ₹410/litre
Coconut oil prices have surged to ₹410 per litre, rising ₹80 in a week, driven by declining copra production. Copra now costs...
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122Maize News in EnglishMaize area up in early sowing in Karnataka
In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, farmers are increasingly opting for maize and soyabean. As of June 13, sowing has covered 20.42 lakh...
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105Wheat News in EnglishA rebalancing of wheat procurement
India’s wheat procurement is becoming more equitable, with non-traditional states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh showing significant increases. This marks...
