Posts By The Hindu Businessline
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199Rice News in EnglishChina rejects Indian rice consignments on alleged GMO presence, again
China continues rejecting Indian non-basmati rice shipments over alleged GMO content despite India stating no GM rice is cultivated domestically. Around 70...
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259Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishIndia ethanol push drives big rise in land farmed to make fuel
India’s ethanol-blending drive has expanded farmland linked to fuel crops from 0.7 million to 5.7 million hectares in four years, boosting energy...
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155Sugar News in EnglishWhy transparent sugarcane pricing can improve sustainability across the sector
India emphasised transparent sugarcane pricing through the FRP mechanism to strengthen farmer incomes, encourage sustainable farming and support ethanol expansion. The sector’s...
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201Edible Oil News in EnglishBeyond area expansion: Why oil palm productivity will decide India’s edible oil future
India is accelerating oil palm cultivation under the NMEO-OP mission to reduce edible oil imports. However, industry experts warn that long-term success...
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188Wheat News in EnglishIndia’s official wheat procurement near target, up 13% from a year ago
India procured 33.39 million tonnes of wheat by May 21, up 13% year-on-year and nearing the 34.5 million tonne target. Procurement rose...
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153Edible Oil News in EnglishHigher global prices, tighter imports to boost India’s oilseed production: SEA
Higher global edible oil prices and tighter import supplies are boosting India’s oilseed sector, especially mustard oil, SEA President Sanjeev Asthana said....
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287Rice News in EnglishGlobal rice prices poised to gain on deficit, geopolitical crisis and weather concerns
Global rice prices are expected to rise in 2026 as production falls 5 mt to 537.4 mt while consumption increases to 541.4...
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196Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil industry seeks government support amid West Asia crisis
The Solvent Extractors’ Association urged government support as the West Asia crisis sharply raised edible oil import costs, freight and insurance charges....
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220Wheat News in EnglishIndian wheat purchase gathers pace as M.P. mops up 2.5 million tonnes
India’s wheat procurement narrowed its deficit gap after purchases surged 51% year-on-year in early May, driven by strong buying in Madhya Pradesh....
