The Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab expands maize push amid its heavy dependence on paddy

Punjab is expanding maize cultivation to reduce dependence on water-intensive paddy amid a worsening groundwater crisis. The policy focuses on crop diversification,...

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Maize News in English

Telangana : Farmers protest delays in maize procurement

Maize procurement in Khammam was disrupted by a server outage, halting truck sheet issuance and stranding loaded lorries. Farmers protested delays amid...

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Edible Oil News in English

Expert Explains: Why Indonesia’s new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India

Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan will divert palm oil from exports to domestic use, tightening global supply. As a major importer, India may...

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Wheat News in English

Sluggish wheat procurement in Madhya Pradesh drags down India’s Central pool sourcing by 16%

India’s wheat procurement is lagging in 2026-27, mainly due to slow progress in Madhya Pradesh. Total procurement is 16% lower year-on-year, despite...

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Wheat News in English

As poor-quality wheat piles up, procurement agencies seek waiver of storage gain norms

Punjab procurement agencies have urged the Centre to waive wheat storage gain norms for 2026–27, citing severe crop damage from heatwaves and...

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Wheat News in English

As Punjab sees 471% surplus rain in a week, concerns crop around wheat harvest

Excess rainfall in Punjab and Haryana—up to 471% above normal—has raised concerns for wheat crops nearing harvest. Heavy rain, winds, and hail...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar supply situation ‘stable’ despite stocks at nine-year-low, says cooperative federation chief

India’s sugar outlook remains stable with sufficient supply to meet demand and exports. However, mills face rising losses as production costs exceed...

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English

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews crop situation amid fears of unseasonal rain affecting wheat target

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed crop damage across India after hailstorms and unseasonal rains hit several states during harvest. The agriculture minister directed...