Posts By The Hindu Businessline
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341Rice News in EnglishUP 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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373Wheat News in EnglishFCI 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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518Rice News in EnglishProcurement 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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450Sugar News in EnglishSugar 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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285Wheat News in EnglishCentre 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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472Rice News in EnglishGlobal 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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390Wheat News in EnglishIndia 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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450Rice News in EnglishIndian 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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640Rice News in EnglishJapan 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...
