The Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab bans sale of hybrid paddy seeds: Everything you need to know

The Punjab government has banned the sale of hybrid paddy seeds, citing high prices and lower milling efficiency. Farmers, however, argue hybrids...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra : Fifteen sugar mills face action for non-payment of dues to farmers

Fifteen sugar mills in Maharashtra face action for failing to pay farmers the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane. Of the...

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Sugar News in English

New Delhi : Is sugar going to be costlier soon?

The country might see inflation in sugar prices if trends in the sugar industry are to be believed. Lower than expected production...

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Wheat News in English

As paddy season nears, a look at why Punjab fails to bring down cultivation area despite ground water depletion warnings

Punjab's agriculture faces a serious water crisis, with its groundwater resources severely depleted due to the state's reliance on traditional paddy and...

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Sugar News in English

Sharp drop in sugar production, co-op body cites infestation, premature flowering

The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories has revised India’s sugar production estimate for the 2024-25 season to 259 lakh tonnes (lt),...

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Wheat News in English

Why sugar & wheat are the main food inflation worries now

Wheat and sugar production in India face uncertainties, impacting food inflation. While wheat stocks are higher than last year, final yields depend...

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Rice News in English

Why Punjab’s farmers are keen on cultivating hybrid rice varieties

Farmers in Punjab are increasingly adopting hybrid rice varieties due to higher yields and water efficiency. However, concerns over milling efficiency and...