Posts By The Statesman
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132Wheat News in EnglishCentre rejects below-MSP claims, says Punjab wheat prices stayed above support price
The Centre told Parliament that Punjab wheat and paddy sold above MSP, with wheat averaging ₹2,597/quintal against the ₹2,585 MSP. It attributed...
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127Rice News in EnglishNew rice farming method in Bengal can reduce carbon emissions while boosting yields
A West Bengal-developed Furrow Tillage Field (FTF) system reduced paddy field carbon emissions by 40%, maintained soil fertility, and increased rice yields...
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206Wheat News in EnglishRising Temperatures Threaten India’s Wheat Belt: Report
A Climate Trends study warns rising winter and night-time temperatures are threatening India’s wheat production, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh....
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409Rice News in EnglishRice mills to get 1% recovery rebate on non-hybrid paddy threshing in UP
Uttar Pradesh has extended a 1% recovery rebate to rice mills for processing non-hybrid paddy, benefiting around 1.3–1.5 million farmers and over...
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611Rice News in EnglishGetting 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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998Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishThe 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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515Rice News in EnglishWest 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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412Edible Oil News in EnglishOil 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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807Sugar News in EnglishUttar 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....
