Posts By The Indian Express
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70Rice News in EnglishWhy Punjab could see record paddy cultivation despite repeated diversification drives
Punjab is expected to maintain near-record paddy cultivation above 32 lakh hectares in 2026 as cotton acreage fell to a record low...
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118Sugar News in EnglishFadnavis pushes Amit Shah for sugar price hike, bigger onion procurement boost
Maharashtra urged the Centre to raise sugar MSP from Rs 31 to Rs 41 per kg, increase ethanol allocation and expand onion...
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173Maize News in EnglishPunjab 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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145Maize News in EnglishTelangana : 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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194Edible Oil News in EnglishExpert 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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130Wheat News in EnglishSluggish 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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148Wheat News in EnglishAs 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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191Wheat News in EnglishAs 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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160Sugar News in EnglishSugar 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...
