Posts By The Indian Express
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188Edible 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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153Wheat 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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171Rice 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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147Rice 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...
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163Sugar News in EnglishSugar bodies seek hike in MSP to Rs 42 per kg
The National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), led by Harshvardhan Patil, has proposed raising the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar...
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178Wheat News in EnglishTurkey halts wheat imports until October to protect producers
Turkey's agriculture ministry announced a halt on wheat imports from June 21 to October 15 to support local producers amid price fluctuations....
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184Edible Oil News in EnglishGovt seizes 18,000 litres of fake cooking oil: Why they can be harmful, and tips to identify them
Government authorities in Rajasthan have seized 18,000 litres of counterfeit edible oil with replicated labels of renowned brands. Dr. Sudeep Khanna of...
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226Edible Oil News in EnglishGovt seizes 18,000 litres of fake cooking oil: Why they can be harmful, and tips to identify them
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India detains 18,000 litres of fake edible oil in Rajasthan, with duplicated labels. Dr. Sudeep...
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158Rice News in EnglishExplained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab
Punjab bans high-yield PUSA-44 rice variety due to water-intensive nature and stubble burning issues. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claims reduced cultivation, saving...
