The Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab farmers stare at Rs 6,000-crore losses after floods ravage crops on around 5 lakh acres

Recent floods in Punjab have devastated over five lakh acres of farmland, causing crop losses of Rs 5,000–6,000 crore. Paddy, sugarcane, maize,...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat variety PBW 826 retains top spot in grain yield at national level: PAU

Punjab Agricultural University’s PBW 826 wheat has again topped national grain-yield rankings in the 2024-25 All India Coordinated Varietal Trials under irrigated,...

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Rice News in English

Rice vs Alternatives: Govt floats idea of using Rs 1.36 Lakh/Ha ‘savings’ to push crop shift

The Agriculture Ministry plans to fund crop diversification from paddy to pulses, oilseeds, and other alternatives using savings from rice’s economic cost...

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Sugar News in English

Maharashtra : 28 sugar mills face action for non-payment of dues worth Rs 545 crore

Maharashtra’s sugar commissioner has taken action against 28 mills for failing to pay farmers, with dues of Rs 545.88 crore, of which...

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Maize News in English

Maize gains at cost of cotton and soyabean as ethanol gains traction

India’s 2025 kharif season shows maize gaining acreage at the expense of cotton and soybean, driven by rising ethanol demand. Farmers planted...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Counting on bumper crop, sugar industry pins hopes on exports, ethanol push

India’s sugar output for 2025-26 is projected at 355 lakh tonnes, with 55 lakh tonnes carried forward, totaling about 400 lakh tonnes....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Concerns about ethanol-blended petrol ‘misplaced’, blending roadmap beyond 20% will be a ‘considered decision’, assures govt

The government dismissed claims that E20 petrol drastically cuts fuel efficiency in older vehicles, saying studies show only marginal impact. It assured...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

To ensure-year-round ethanol production: Natural Sugar and Allied Industries Limited first mill in state to opt for dual feed

Dharashiv-based Natural Sugar and Allied Industries Ltd will become Maharashtra’s first sugar mill to adopt a dual-feed ethanol system, using sugarcane juice...