Posts By The Indian Express
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158Rice News in EnglishGrowing rice by direct seeding: Laying a new field
Private sector investment in Indian agriculture technologies has slowed, but a new joint venture between RiceTec and Mahyco promises climate-smart innovations for...
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108Wheat News in EnglishFor direct-seeded rice, zero-tillage wheat, RiceTec & Mahyco form joint venture
RiceTec Inc. and Mahyco Pvt. Ltd. have formed a joint venture, Paryan Alliance Pvt. Ltd., to promote climate-smart and sustainable practices in...
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137Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishChandigarh to regulate taxi fare, ride cancellation
Chandigarh's draft Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules-2024 regulate app-based taxis with a focus on fare transparency and eco-friendly practices. Key points include: Electric...
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128Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol used in petrol now more from maize, damaged foodgrains than sugar
Cereal grains, notably maize and damaged foodgrains, have surpassed sugarcane as the primary feedstock for ethanol production in India. For the supply...
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120Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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139Maize News in EnglishExplained: The green revolution in maize
India’s maize production has surged from 11.5 million tonnes in 1999-2000 to over 35 million tonnes in 2023-24. While mostly used as...
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149Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers claim white grub infestation
Sugarcane farmers in Harur and Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri district, are worried about a sudden white grub worm infestation affecting their fields. They fear...
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109Rice News in EnglishBasmati cultivation: Punjab halfway through, has 15 days to meet target
Punjab has achieved 50% of its basmati cultivation target for the year, with 5.16 lakh hectares planted out of a planned 10...
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118Edible Oil News in EnglishPrice rise: Tamil Nadu govt may rejig PDS of tur dal, oil
The Tamil Nadu government is evaluating reforms to its Public Distribution System for tur dal and palmolein oil, which costs Rs 3,800...
