Posts By The Indian Express
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139Rice 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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145Edible 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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165Rice 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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218Edible 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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171Wheat 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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213Rice 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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158Rice 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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172Sugar 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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191Wheat 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....
