Posts By The Times Of India
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58Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovernment moves to ready ground for 5% ethanol mix in diesel
The Indian government is exploring a new plan to blend 5% ethanol with diesel (ED-5) as it nears its goal of 20%...
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57Rice News in EnglishExperts discuss benefits of DSR tech in rice cultivation
In Varanasi, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the World Bank held a roundtable on low methane rice at the IRRI...
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50Rice News in English44% increase in area under direct seeded rice
"Punjab has seen a 44% increase in direct-seeded rice (DSR) this year, with 2.48 lakh acres under cultivation, up from 1.72 lakh...
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67Maize News in English97% kharif sowing in 4 North Maha districts
In Nashik, kharif sowing is nearly complete, with 97% done in north Maharashtra's districts. Maize and soybean acreage have increased significantly due...
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58Wheat News in EnglishFCI to start auction of wheat in Bengal in Aug
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will auction wheat in Bengal this month via the m-junction platform under the open market sale...
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59Wheat News in EnglishBHU team finds way to enhance disease resistance in wheat crops
Dr. Prashant Singh and PhD student Menka Tiwari from Banaras Hindu University found that Beta-aminobutyric acid (BABA) priming enhances wheat growth and...
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63Rice News in English44% rise in area under DSR in Pb, says minister
Punjab sees 44% rise in direct-seeded rice area, up from 1.7 lakh acres in 2023 to 2.48 lakh acres this year. Muktsar...
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71Rice News in English
Rice production in state records rise during last fiscal despite lower seed distribution
Goa’s rice production rose to 94,611 metric tonnes in 2023-24, up from 88,400 metric tonnes the previous year. This increase was achieved...
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67Sugar News in EnglishCentre fixes MSP for 22 crops, min tells RS
The Union agriculture ministry has clarified that MSP is set for 22 crops and covers 99% of agricultural output. Contrary to claims,...
