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Agriculture department issues guidelines to protect maize from fall armyworm attack

The Thoothukudi Agriculture Department has issued guidelines to control fall armyworm in maize. Farmers are advised to deep plough fields after rains,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar sector concerned over reduction in ethanol sourcing

The sugar sector has raised concerns over reduction of ethanol sourcing from the sugar sector during the 2025-2026 ethanol supply year.

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Rice News in English

Kerala government, rice mill owners reach agreement on paddy procurement

The Kerala government and rice mill owners agreed to ensure smooth paddy procurement and storage after talks chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka : Clear pending dues to sugarcane farmers, Mandya DC warns sugar factories

Deputy Commissioner of Mandya Kumar has cautioned sugar factories in the district to clear pending dues to the sugarcane farmers at the...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates ₹340-crore bio-ethanol plant in Nellore

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Chinta Sasidhar Foundation’s socio-economic initiatives at Nandha Gokulam, Nellore. He also launched the Vishwa...

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Rice News in English

Kerala State to launch low-carbon rice farming initiative

Kerala is hosting a three-day workshop on “Catalysing Transitions to Low-Emission Rice-Based Systems” under the KERA project, supported by the World Bank....

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Sugar News in English

Reconsider imposition of levy on sugarcane mills: Sharad Pawar to Maharashtra government

NCP leader Sharad Pawar criticized the Maharashtra government for requiring sugarcane cultivators to contribute to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) instead...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka: Farmers seek fair and remunerative price for sugarcane

Farmers from the Karnataka State Sugarcane Cultivators’ Association protested in Mysuru, demanding a fair and remunerative price of ₹4,000 per tonne for...