The Hindu Businessline, Author at AgriInsite

India climbs the Great Wall to emerge as world’s top rice producer

India has become the world’s top rice producer, with 2024-25 output estimated at over 149 million tonnes, surpassing China. This milestone reflects...

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Sugar News in English

Encourage sugarcane farmers to adopt pest and disease resistant varieties, IPM strategies, says CACP

The CACP has urged farmers to adopt pest-resistant sugarcane varieties and integrated pest management (IPM) to combat rising pest threats like red...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Govt hikes rice allocation for ethanol to 52 lakh tonnes

The Centre has approved 52 lakh tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production in 2024–25, enabling distilleries to produce 245 crore litres...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Taking ethanol blending beyond E20

India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has significantly advanced the country’s green transition, reaching a 17.98% ethanol blending rate by February 2025....

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Sugar News in English

India’s sugar output set to rebound in 2025-26 season

India’s sugar production for 2025–26 is expected to rebound by 25–26% to 35 million tonnes, driven by favourable monsoon conditions and increased...

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Rice News in English

UP plans to set up research centre on Kalanamak GI rice with IRRI

Uttar Pradesh plans to set up a Kalanamak Rice Research Centre in Siddharthnagar with IRRI to boost scientific research. This follows the...

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Wheat News in English

FCI wheat procurement exceeds last year’s buy of 26.6 million tonnes

India’s wheat procurement by FCI has reached 27.36 million tonnes as of May 4, surpassing last year’s 26.6 mt. With a record...

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Rice News in English

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...