The Times Of India, Author at AgriInsite

Tamil Nadu coconut farmers say companies and traders have formed syndicate to drive down prices

Coconut farmers in Tamil Nadu allege that major companies and traders have formed a syndicate to depress prices. Farm-gate rates fell from...

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Maize News in English

RPCAU develops 3 maize varieties suited for Bihar’s conditions

Scientists at RPCAU, Bihar, have developed three maize varieties: Rajendra Baby Corn-1 (fast-growing, dual-purpose crop), Rajendra Pop Corn-1 (high-yielding, premium popcorn hybrid),...

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Rice News in English

Rice prices surge up to 14%! Indian traders are rushing shipments to Bangladesh; here’s why

Rice prices in India surged up to 14% in two days as traders rushed exports to Bangladesh after it scrapped a 20%...

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Sugar News in English

State cane department takes steps to protect sugarcane crop from diseases in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane commissioner has ordered a state-wide survey to track crop diseases after red rot severely hit the 2024-25 season, cutting...

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Maize News in English

Soyabean acreage shifts to maize in parts of MP, total area to rise in India

Soybean acreage in India is expected to rise by 2% in the 2025 kharif season to 119.69 lakh hectares, driven by increases...

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Wheat News in English

Over 2K quintals of naturally grown wheat procured from farmers: Himachal Pradesh Govt

The Himachal Pradesh government procured 2,123 quintals of naturally grown wheat and 127 metric tonnes of turmeric from farmers, transferring over ₹2.41...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar industry body seeks higher export, more diversion for ethanol as production likely to touch 349 lakh tonne

India's sugar output is projected to rise 18% to 349 lakh tonnes in 2025–26, says ISMA. To prevent a glut, it urges...

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Sugar News in English

Uttar Pradesh leads nation in sugar yield & recovery despite overall decline

Uttar Pradesh led India’s sugar sector in 2024–25, topping cane crushing, sugar output, and recovery rate despite an 18.38% national production drop....