The New Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Odisha : Agriculture budget sees an increase of 12 per cent, receives Rs 37,838 crore

The Odisha government has allocated ₹37,838 crore for agriculture and allied sectors in 2025-26, a 12% increase from the previous year. ₹14,701...

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Rice News in English

Odisha : Food Supplies dept raids rice mill at Balikuda for illegal stocking, owner refutes charge

**Summary (60 words):** A Food Supplies enforcement squad raided Salasar Agro Products in Jagatsinghpur over alleged illegal rice stockpiling and exports to...

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Edible Oil News in English

Industry urges PM to curb surge in duty-free edible oil imports from Nepal

The Indian edible oil industry has raised concerns over a surge in duty-free refined soybean and palm oil imports from Nepal under...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Kerala needs liberal, sensible excise policy in tune with the times

A controversy is brewing in Kerala around a brewery unit proposed to come up in Palakkad district. It began with the Kerala...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers urge Tamil Nadu government for subsidy scheme amid rising labour costs

Sugarcane farmers in Dharmapuri face rising labour costs, leading to reduced cultivation. Only 878 hectares were planted in 2024, down from 2,800...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar production is expected to be 49 lakh tonnes less than the previous year

India’s sugar production is projected to reach 270 lakh tonnes, 49 lakh tonnes lower than last year. The sugar recovery rate has...

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Wheat News in English

Warmer, drier Feb likely to hit wheat crop: IMD

IMD forecasts a hotter, drier February, threatening wheat at flowering and grain-filling stages. Mustard and chickpea may mature early, while apples and...

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Wheat News in English

Winter rain induced by back-to-back western disturbances boon for wheat production

Recent rainfall in India’s wheat-producing regions, thanks to back-to-back western disturbances, has boosted crop productivity and saved farmers irrigation costs. This comes...