The New Indian Express, Author at AgriInsite

Centre increases wheat procurement, restricts sugar export up to 8 LMT

India’s wheat procurement has reached 256.31 LMT so far this Rabi season, up from 205 LMT last year, but still below the...

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Sugar News in English

Area under sugarcane cultivation in Dharmapuri district to be increased to ensure smooth mill opertions

DHARMAPURI: The area under sugarcane cultivation in Dharmapuri district could be expanded to about 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres) by the next grinding...

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Sugar News in English

Belagavi : Siddaramaiah urges Centre to expedite stalled irrigation projects, stresses importance of agriculture support

BELAGAVI: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urged the Centre to fast-track approvals for stalled irrigation projects like Mahadayi and Mekedatu. At an agricultural equipment...

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Sugar News in English

ISMA lowers sugar production forecast for 2024-25 amid upheaval caused by US tariff

The Indian Sugar Bio-Energy and Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has slashed its 2024–25 sugar production estimate to 254.97 LMT, down nearly 10 LMT...

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Maize News in English

Andhra government to promote 11 major crops as ‘Growth Engines’

Andhra Pradesh has launched a major initiative to boost 11 key crops as ‘Growth Engines’ to raise farmer incomes and drive 15%...

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Rice News in English

Fine rice scheme made BRS, BJP go green with envy: Minister Uttam

HYDERABAD: Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy hailed the overwhelming response to the superfine rice scheme, urging Congress leaders to spread its reach...

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Edible Oil News in English

Odisha : State government signs MoUs with three companies for oil palm plantation

Odisha signed MoUs with three companies—Patanjali Foods, Tummala Agro, and Livpalm Resources—to expand oil palm cultivation in Angul, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, and Cuttack...