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Odisha to create additional storage for rice to accommodate paddy glut

Odisha plans to create 10 lakh metric tonnes of additional rice storage capacity through public-private partnership under the Odisha State Private Entrepreneur...

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Wheat News in English

Samyukt Kisan Morcha rejects rabi MSP, demands revision

The SKM criticised the government’s rabi MSP increases, saying wheat’s ₹25/quintal hike fails to meet C2+50% production costs. It demanded legally guaranteed...

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Maize News in English

Karnataka estimates crop loss at ₹46,324 crore as 220 taluks may be declared drought-hit

Karnataka estimates ₹46,324.5 crore in crop losses from deficit rainfall, with drought likely across 220 of 240 taluks. About 47.09 lakh hectares...

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Edible Oil News in English

Withdraw cut in crude palm oil import duty, Rythu Sangham urges Centre

Rythu Sangham leaders urged the Centre to withdraw its decision to cut crude palm oil import duty from 16.5% to 11%, warning...

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Rice News in English

No major impact of El Nino on agricultural production: Chouhan

India has set a foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for 2026-27 despite a 12% rainfall deficit, with the government expecting...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

E20 fuel increases mileage, helps farmers, and will not harm vehicles, says Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said E20 petrol has caused no vehicle damage and cited a report indicating improved mileage, though he did...

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Rice News in English

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to mitigate impact of El Niño in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is implementing measures to mitigate El Niño impacts amid a 50.7% rainfall deficit. The government is focusing on essential commodity...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Government working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: Tarun Kapoor

The government plans to enable ethanol blending beyond E20 through flexi-fuel vehicles, strengthening India's energy security and reducing dependence on imported crude....