The Times Of India, Author at AgriInsite

Punjab farmers, millers back ethanol blending as maize demand fuels income

Punjab farmers and rice millers backed India’s ethanol blending programme, saying it has created a reliable market for maize, improved farmer incomes,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Use of maize & rice for ethanol production sees huge jump

India’s maize use for ethanol has surpassed FCI rice, with 68 lakh tonnes of maize and over 54 lakh tonnes of surplus...

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Rice News in English

Global rice prices may jump 50% if El Nino hits output: Study

A PJTAU policy paper warned global rice prices could rise 30–50% if El Niño-related production losses coincide with precautionary stockpiling, while severe...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol-blended petrol rollout: Govt says ‘no assessment done’ on number of E20-compatible vehicles

The Indian government told Parliament it has not assessed how many vehicles are fully E20-compatible, but said extensive studies and field trials...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar retails for around Rs 50 per kg, Centre tells mills to submit stock details

Retail sugar prices in Maharashtra have risen to ₹49–51/kg, driven by concerns over tighter supplies and lower production linked to delayed monsoon...

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Maize News in English

Withering crops, growing debt: Delayed monsoon pushes farmers to the brink in Telangana

Delayed monsoon rains have deepened Telangana farmers’ debt concerns, threatening crop losses, re-sowing costs and rural employment. With average farm debt nearing...