Posts By The Indian Express
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197Wheat 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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337Rice 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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205Rice 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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197Sugar 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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218Wheat 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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293Edible 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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431Edible 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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243Rice 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...
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314Wheat News in EnglishHow Punjab and Haryana remain key to national food security
The recent El Niño-induced agricultural output decline highlights Punjab and Haryana's pivotal role in India’s food security. Together, they accounted for 75.5%...
