The Hindu Businessline, Author at AgriInsite

Procurement of rice a tad higher at 472 lakh tonnes

Rice procurement reached 471.94 lt till April 2025, slightly higher than last year. Despite meeting current needs, excess stocks—including carryovers—could pressure the...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar output continues to be 18% lower from year-ago, total output may be 26 mt in 2024-25

Sugar output dropped by 18.34% to 25.7 mt so far this season, with production likely to end at 26.1 mt. Maharashtra, Karnataka,...

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Wheat News in English

Centre raises wheat procurement target to over 32 million tonnes

The Centre has increased Madhya Pradesh’s wheat procurement target by 1 million tonnes to 7 mt amid higher yields, raising the national...

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Rice News in English

Global rice price heads up as Thailand, Pakistan stocks drop

Global rice prices are rising after hitting two-year lows, driven by falling stocks in exporters like Thailand and Pakistan. Indian rice markets...

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Wheat News in English

India to not allow wheat export even if govt procurement exceeds target

India will maintain its wheat export ban despite strong procurement exceeding the 31.3 million-tonne target. A top official said the priority is...

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Rice News in English

Indian rice trade wants export price to Bangladesh increased

Bangladesh's interim government has resumed exports of its aromatic rice after 18 months, prompting Indian exporters to urge a hike in rice...

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Rice News in English

Japan turns to US rice amid soaring domestic prices

Facing a severe rice shortage and record-high domestic prices, Japanese consumers and businesses are increasingly turning to cheaper imported varieties like California’s...