Posts By The New Indian Express
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155Wheat News in EnglishIMD forecasts above normal temperature, heatwave days
India is set for an unusually hot summer, with the IMD forecasting above-normal temperatures and heat waves across most regions. February 2025...
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118Rice News in EnglishOdisha : 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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158Rice News in EnglishOdisha : 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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90Edible Oil News in EnglishIndustry 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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113Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishKerala 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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118Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane 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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79Sugar News in EnglishSugar 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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80Wheat News in EnglishWarmer, 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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84Wheat News in EnglishWinter 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...
