The Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Centre asks Punjab govt to reconsider fee levied on ethanol production

The Union Petroleum Ministry has urged the Punjab government to reconsider a new ethanol regulatory fee in its Excise Policy 2025–26, warning...

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Rice News in English

Trade deals will bring opportunities for Indian agriculture. But there will also be challenges

India’s trade performance in FY25 showed resilience amid global uncertainties. Total exports rose 6.5% to \$820.93 billion, driven by services and merchandise....

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Wheat News in English

Highest ever private procurement of wheat in Punjab this year at 10.79 LMT

This rabi season, private traders in Punjab made a record wheat purchase of 10.79 lakh metric tonnes, offering up to ₹200 above...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Explained: How ethanol from maize has ignited a Fuel vs. Feed debate

India’s ethanol push is straining maize supply, driving up prices and disrupting livestock feed markets. While maize farmers benefit, soyabean growers suffer...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab’s private wheat procurement soars, closes in on 2006 record

Private wheat procurement in Punjab has surged to 9.28 lakh tonnes this season—the highest since 2006 and poised to break the two-decade...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar manufacturers’ association urges govt to hike ethanol prices after two-year freeze

The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association has urged the government to revise ethanol prices from sugarcane juice and B-heavy molasses, unchanged...