The New Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

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Rice News in English

Odisha government in a bind as FCI stops lifting rice quota

Odisha faces a surplus of 23 lakh tonnes of custom-milled rice as FCI halted lifting on July 30 due to weak demand....

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Rice News in English

Rain damage to paddy, cotton, maize, soybean and pulses crops in 15,000 acres in Telangana

Heavy rains damaged 10,000–15,000 acres of crops in Telangana’s Adilabad, Medak, Nizamabad, Warangal and other districts. Paddy, cotton, maize, soybean and pulses...

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Sugar News in English

Tamil Nadu : Collector launches crushing season at Kallakurichi-2 sugar mill

The Kallakurichi-2 Cooperative Sugar Mill in Kachirayapalayam has launched its 2024–25 special crushing season and 2025–26 main crushing season. Collector M.S. Prasanth...

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Rice News in English

No milling of hybrid varieties, Punjab likely to face paddy procurement crisis

Paddy cultivation in Punjab has hit a record 32.49 lakh hectares, creating a looming procurement and storage crisis. With FCI godowns nearly...

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Rice News in English

50% US tariff to hurt Indian basmati, boost Pakistan’s share

A 25% additional US tariff on Indian basmati rice—raising total duty to 50%—will make exports costlier, hurting India’s market share and benefiting...

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Rice News in English

CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to increase Odisha’s rice quota to central pool

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met four Union ministers in Delhi, seeking Centre's support on key issues. He requested increased rice procurement...

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Maize News in English

Telangana explores paddy, maize exports to Philippines

Telangana and the Philippines held key talks on expanding rice and maize exports. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr praised Telangana's...

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Sugar News in English

Tamil Nadu : Reopen cooperative sugar mill in Alanganallur, urge farmers

Farmers in Alanganallur allege irregularities in farmland registration under the local cooperative sugar mill, blaming this for delays in reopening. They claim...