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Getting rid of starvation deaths, Odisha emerges as India’s 5th largest rice producer

Disha, once notorious for starvation deaths, is now India’s fifth-largest rice producer, showcasing the power of institution-building and irrigation investment, said State...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

The hidden price of India’s ethanol rush

This month, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition that argued Indian consumers should be given a choice between regular petrol and 20...

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Rice News in English

West Bengal : Aromatic rice prices soar to 2.5 times in Burdwan

Aromatic rice prices in East Burdwan have skyrocketed to ₹190/kg, up from ₹50 in January, causing concern among traders and consumers. Officials...

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Edible Oil News in English

Oil Palm Mission initiative offers strong income opportunity for Northeast farmers, reduces import dependency: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, highlighted the Oil Palm Mission as a key income source for...

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Sugar News in English

Uttar Pradesh govt’s comprehensive strategy to benefit over 50 lakh sugarcane farmers

Over 50 lakh sugarcane farming families in Uttar Pradesh are set to benefit from the Yogi Adityanath government's long-term sugar sector reforms....

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Sugar News in English

Assam sets up India’s first boilerless sugarcane plant for jaggery production

Assam’s first boilerless sugarcane processing plant in Hojai, developed by SEDL and Ecotech Agro Mills, marks a carbon-neutral breakthrough, producing jaggery without...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Driving change – Flex fuels and grain ethanol to power India’s green future

India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme is driving a shift toward cleaner fuel and agricultural sustainability. Grain-based ethanol—led by maize—now dominates production,...