Posts By The Times Of India
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305Maize News in EnglishHigh maize prices & shortage hits poultry, starch industries
In Indore, soaring maize prices and limited supply have significantly impacted the poultry and starch-based industries. Maize prices have surged to over...
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395Rice News in EnglishFarmers get 46 new rice varieties in last 5 years
In Andhra Pradesh, 46 new rice varieties introduced from 2020 to 2024 have improved yields and resilience. Developed by ICAR, these varieties...
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157Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishLook forward to day when aircraft will be fuelled by bio ATF made in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the establishment of an 88,000-tonne bio aviation fuel plant by Indian Oil Corporation, aiming to make biofuel...
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241Rice News in EnglishJorhat farmer fights to save indigenous rice seeds
Mahan Chandra Borah, a 41-year-old farmer from Jorhat, Assam, argues that indigenous rice varieties should be considered heritage. For 20 years, he...
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209Maize News in EnglishGovt claims todouble maizeprodn by 2027
The Uttar Pradesh government has set a target to double maize production to 27.30 lakh metric tonnes by 2027. To achieve this,...
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234Maize News in EnglishAlmora research institute develops 3 maize varieties
ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan in Almora has developed three maize varieties—VL Shikhar, VL Triposhi, and VL Poshika—for northern hilly regions of...
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252Rice News in EnglishMillers unhappy with PR-126 variety of paddy
In Punjab, the PR-126 paddy variety, promoted for its early maturity and low water requirement, is facing criticism from rice millers. Though...
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171Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUP pushes for more molases for ethanol
Uttar Pradesh will divert more molasses from local liquor to ethanol production, aiming to increase ethanol output significantly. The molasses quota for...
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226Rice News in EnglishCentre agrees to provide rice to Karnataka govt, beneficiaries to soon get rice
After nearly a year of conflict, the Union government has agreed to supply rice for Karnataka's Anna Bhagya scheme, following a meeting...
