The Hindu Businessline, Author at AgriInsite

Gourmet Popcornica launches 2 non-GMO hybrid popcorn maize seeds

Gourmet Popcornica launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrids, ‘Krisna459’ and ‘Godari234’, aiming to reduce seed imports and boost farmer incomes....

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Sugar News in English

Sugar price row intensifies as Centre blames production fall, opposition targets policy

Rising sugar prices have triggered a political debate, with the Centre blaming lower production, red rot disease and El Niño conditions, while...

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Edible Oil News in English

NMEO-OP: Five years on, what has India got back?

India’s NMEO-OP has expanded oil palm cultivation by 2.73 lakh hectares between FY2021-22 and FY2025-26, taking the country’s cumulative oil palm area...

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Sugar News in English

India rules out sugar import from Pakistan despite duty-free window

India clarified that Pakistan will not be allowed to supply sugar despite the 1 million-tonne duty-free raw sugar import window. The government...

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Edible Oil News in English

Soybean oil imports likely to see a sharp jump during festive season: SEA President

India’s soybean oil imports could reach a record 6.20 lakh tonnes in August, driven by competitive global prices, strong festive demand and...

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Rice News in English

India bets on gene-edited rice varieties as yield growth slows

India’s rice productivity growth slowed sharply to just 0.5% in 2025-26, with yields reaching 2,915 kg/ha, highlighting the need for innovation. The...