Posts By The Indian Express
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26Sugar News in EnglishNew 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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27Wheat News in EnglishAs 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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47Sugar News in EnglishSharp 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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45Wheat News in EnglishWhy 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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57Rice News in EnglishWhy 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...
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48Edible Oil News in EnglishPM Modi urges cut in oil intake : ‘44 crore Indians may be suffering from obesity by 2050’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the dangers of obesity, calling it the "root cause of many diseases." Addressing a gathering in Silvassa,...
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50Wheat News in EnglishFlour millers’ federation demands reduction of import duty on wheat to 5-10%
India’s wheat flour millers are urging the government to cut wheat import duties from 40% to 5-10% to ease supply shortages, especially...
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40Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra: Sugar season closes, but mills yet to finish paying farmers
As of February 15, sugar mills in Maharashtra have cleared 87.07% of their total dues to farmers. Of 199 operational mills, 65...
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62Sugar News in EnglishSugar mills in Maharashtra unable to cash in on price rise amid problems of liquidity
Despite rising sugar prices, Maharashtra mills struggle due to liquidity issues, selling at ₹38,000/tonne versus ₹40,000 in Uttar Pradesh. UP mills, with...
