Posts By The Indian Express
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53Maize News in EnglishBKU Dakaunda opposes Punjab’s NOC for GM maize trials, warns of agitation
BKU Dakaunda has strongly opposed Punjab’s approval for GM maize field trials by Bayer at PAU, citing glyphosate’s health and environmental risks....
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73Rice News in EnglishClimate change likely to reduce rainfed rice yields by 20% during 2050s and 10-47% during 2080s: Centre reply in Rajya Sabha
The government told Rajya Sabha that climate change—particularly irregular rainfall and high temperatures—is expected to significantly reduce crop productivity. Studies show rainfed...
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60Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCentre aims to achieve 30% ethanol blending in petrol by 2030: ICAR-IIMR director
ICAR-IIMR director Dr HS Jat emphasized boosting maize productivity to meet India’s E30 ethanol blending target by 2030. At a workshop in...
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59Rice News in EnglishPunjab’s paddy trap: Despite years of diversification push, state set for another season of water-guzzling crop
Despite persistent policy efforts, Punjab remains heavily reliant on paddy cultivation, with sowing nearing last year’s record. Farmers favour paddy due to...
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73Rice News in EnglishAmid India agri standoff, US gains access to politically sensitive rice market in Japan
The U.S.–Japan trade deal announced by President Donald Trump marks a major move in agricultural trade, granting U.S. access to Japan’s sensitive...
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62Maize News in EnglishIndian farmers shifting to maize cultivation as soybean, cotton acreage shrinks
Maize cultivation in India has surged this kharif season, rising from 61.73 to 71.21 lakh hectares, driven by its demand in ethanol...
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67Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishWhy sugar mills are worried about ethanol import and multi-feed distilleries
India’s sugar industry, especially in Maharashtra, fears losses if duty-free ethanol imports from the US are allowed under a new India-US trade...
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80Sugar News in EnglishCoca-Cola refutes Trump’s sugar claim, backs corn syrup as ‘safe’
Coca-Cola denies Trump’s claim, defends using high-fructose corn syrup in U.S. drinks, refuting switch to real cane sugar.
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57Rice News in EnglishCentre hikes reserve prices for open-market sale of wheat by 10.86% and rice 3%
The Centre has increased the reserve price of wheat by 10.86% to ₹2,550/quintal and rice by 3% to ₹2,890/quintal (with 25% broken)...
