Posts By The Hindu Businessline
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45Rice News in EnglishIREF in pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino impact on global rice market
IREF has partnered with S&P Global Energy to assess El Niño risks to the global rice market. Global rice production is projected...
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52Rice News in EnglishIndia’s kharif sowing deficit dips below 2% as overall coverage rises to 88% of normal
India’s kharif sowing reached 967.92 lakh hectares by August 7, covering 87.6% of the normal area and narrowing the year-on-year deficit to...
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100Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovt mulls curbing use of cane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar market
India is considering restricting sugarcane diversion to ethanol in the 2026-27 season to increase domestic sugar supplies and curb record prices. The...
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76Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s ISMA, coop sugar mills seek incentives to offset early crushing losses
ISMA and NFCSF have offered to advance the start of sugarcane crushing by 10–15 days in October to improve domestic sugar supplies...
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90Edible Oil News in EnglishAWL boosts imported edible oil stocks as Middle East supply disruptions persist
AWL Agri Business increased imported edible oil inventories to 40–45 days from 30–35 days to guard against geopolitical supply disruptions and meet...
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110Rice News in EnglishIndia’s rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop
India has achieved 99% of its 575.52 lakh tonne rice procurement target, 5% higher than last year. With paddy acreage only 2%...
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113Rice News in EnglishIndian farmers may grow world’s first gene edited rice variety this winter
ICAR is set to sign an MoU with Corteva this month, paving the way for commercial release of the gene-edited rice variety...
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77Rice News in EnglishRice-wheat monoculture impacting Punjab’s soil health, says study
A Punjab Agricultural University study found continuous rice–wheat monoculture contributes to soil degradation through repeated puddling, intensive tillage and mono-cropping. The Centre...
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114Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol blending in petrol can help India save ₹38,000 crore annually: Oil Ministry
India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme can save about $4 billion (₹38,000 crore) annually in crude oil imports. Since ESY 2014-15, ethanol blending...
