Posts By The Indian Express
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170Rice 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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138Rice 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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88Maize 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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103Ethanol & 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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144Sugar 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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182Rice 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)...
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123Edible Oil News in EnglishSubstandard edible oil found in Nandurbar- Maharashtra : Minister warns of action
In Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, five out of 12 edible oil samples tested this year failed food safety standards, Food and Drug Administration...
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121Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English4 red lines in India-US trade talks: Corn, ethanol, soyabean & dairy
India–US trade talks face hurdles over agriculture. India’s “red lines” include GM corn, ethanol imports, GM soybeans, and dairy. The US seeks...
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124Rice News in EnglishSub-committee asks Centre to expedite movement of grains
A four-member Punjab Cabinet sub-committee has urged the Centre to ensure the movement of at least 12 lakh tonnes of rice per...
