Posts By The Indian Express
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117Maize 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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122Sugar 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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87Rice 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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94Edible 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...
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107Rice News in EnglishKarnataka: Debate over difference in rice procurement price by different departments
In Bengaluru, BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar criticized the Karnataka State Government for the price disparity in rice procurement between the Education...
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131Edible Oil News in EnglishIndians love their mustard oil but it is banned in the US; this is why
Indian cuisine, renowned for its bold spices and aromatic oils, faces scrutiny abroad. Mustard oil, prized for its pungent flavor, contains erucic...
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119Wheat News in EnglishDoes India really need stocking limits on wheat?
India’s Agriculture Ministry reports a record wheat harvest of 112.93 million tonnes, yet the government imposed stock limits from June 24 to...
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123Rice News in EnglishPunjab struggles to meet target of direct seeded rice cultivation as farmers remain apprehensive
The Punjab government faces challenges as it struggles to achieve its 7 lakh acre DSR cultivation target, with only 32,908 hectares sown...
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105Rice News in EnglishWhy direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab
Despite benefits like 15-20% water savings and faster maturation, Punjab's direct seeding of rice (DSR) faces slow adoption. Last year, only 1.73...
