The Times Of India, Author at AgriInsite

Karnataka : Maize seeds fail to sprout; agri dept invites experts to probe

Farmers in Karnataka’s Dharwad district, particularly Kalghatgi taluk, are reporting poor germination of maize seeds supplied by private firms, with nearly 50%...

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Rice News in English

Assam : In a 1st, Majuli ships off 267MT red rice to Dubai and Russia

Assam’s Majuli district marked a major milestone by exporting 267 metric tonnes of organic red rice (bao dhan) to Dubai and Russia...

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Rice News in English

Indian basmati 24-25 exports up Rs1,923cr over last season

India’s basmati rice exports rose by ₹1,923 crore in FY 2024–25, reaching ₹50,312 crore (\$5.87 billion), a 3.97% increase year-on-year, despite temporary...

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Maize News in English

Telangana’s Mulugu reels from GM maize failure: 700 farmers suffer losses; seed firms told to compensate

Around 700 farmers in Mulugu, Telangana, will receive compensation for crop losses caused by failed GM maize seeds. Following a detailed assessment,...

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Wheat News in English

Uttar Pradesh procures over 10.2L MT wheat this Rabi season

Uttar Pradesh has procured over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes of wheat in the 2025–26 Rabi marketing season, surpassing last year’s 9.31 LMT....

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Sugar News in English

87% of cane dues payment cleared in Western UP; 97% in other regions

Cooperative sugar mills in west Uttar Pradesh lag behind in clearing cane dues, with only Anupshahr mill achieving full payment. The remaining...

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Maize News in English

Uttar Pradesh : ‘Maize cultivation increasingly becoming the preferred crop of many farmers’

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a shift toward maize cultivation due to its profitability, low water needs, and assured MSP of ₹2,225/quintal. Supported...

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Sugar News in English

Uttar Pradesh : Minister warns sugar mills over delay in farmer payments

Patna’s Sugar Cane Industry Minister Krishnanandan Paswan directed sugar mills to ensure timely farmer payments and survey completion. In a review meeting,...