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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...

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Sugar News in English

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

The Maharashtra sugar commissionerate has issued Revenue Recovery Code (RRC) notices to 28 mills for failing to pay cane farmers their dues...

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Maize News in English

BKU 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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Rice News in English

Climate 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...