Posts By The Times Of India
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522Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUttar Pradesh likely to step up ethanol production by 12% in ’25-26
The Centre’s move to allow ethanol production directly from cane juice, syrup, and molasses is set to boost Uttar Pradesh’s ethanol output...
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193Sugar News in EnglishKarnataka : Factories imposing up to 8% wastage cut, Haveri sugarcane growers bitter
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka allege sugar mills are illegally deducting up to 8% per tonne as “wastage,” causing heavy financial losses. Siddalingappa...
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273Maize News in EnglishWhite corn yields soar, but middlemen slash farmer profits
Farmers in Krishna river island villages face distress despite bumper white corn harvest. Middlemen pay just ₹250 for 60 cobs—about ₹4 each—while...
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195Sugar News in EnglishState frames policy to dissolve cooperative sugar mill’s board of directors upon defaulting NCDC loans
Maharashtra has introduced rules allowing dissolution of cooperative sugar mill boards if NCDC loan repayments are delayed by a month, replacing them...
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278Maize News in EnglishPAU signs MoA with Hyderabad firm for commercialisation of maize hybrid
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has signed an MoA with a Hyderabad-based firm to commercialise its maize hybrid PMH 17. Developed by Dr...
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150Edible Oil News in EnglishTamil 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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143Maize 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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163Rice News in EnglishRice 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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557Sugar News in EnglishState 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...
