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Substandard edible oil found in Nandurbar- Maharashtra : Minister warns of action

In Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, five out of 12 edible oil samples tested this year failed food safety standards, Food and Drug Administration...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

4 red lines in India-US trade talks: Corn, ethanol, soyabean & dairy

India–US trade talks face hurdles over agriculture. India’s “red lines” include GM corn, ethanol imports, GM soybeans, and dairy. The US seeks...

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Rice News in English

Sub-committee asks Centre to expedite movement of grains

A four-member Punjab Cabinet sub-committee has urged the Centre to ensure the movement of at least 12 lakh tonnes of rice per...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Why these two agri industries are wary about India-US trade deal

India’s proposed trade deal with the US faces opposition from domestic sugar and soyabean industries. Sugar mills oppose ethanol or GM maize...

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Edible Oil News in English

Kandla port congestion may cause edible oil shortage: Traders to Govt

India may face an edible oil shortage as over 150,000 tonnes of crude palm oil remain stuck at Kandla Port. Heavy congestion,...

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Rice News in English

As Israel-Iran conflict escalates, Basmati exporters feel the pinch

Escalating Israel-Iran tensions have alarmed Basmati exporters in Punjab, as Middle Eastern nations—especially Iran—are major buyers. With several consignments in transit, exporters...

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Maize News in English

Punjab : Pilot project to replace paddy with water-saving kharif maize ‘too little, too late’: experts

A Punjab government pilot project promoting a shift from paddy to kharif maize in six districts has faced criticism from experts. They...

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Edible Oil News in English

As edible oil, pulses import duty slashed, farmers say ‘we are getting hit’

Soyabean farmers like Ramesh Patil in Maharashtra are bracing for losses as market prices (₹4,200/quintal) remain below the MSP (₹5,328). The government’s...