Posts By The Tribune
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187Rice News in EnglishHAU signs agreement with FAO Bangkok to promote direct seeding of rice
HAU and FAO have signed an agreement to promote climate-resilient agriculture and direct seeding of rice (DSR) in Haryana under the GEF-7...
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202Rice News in EnglishBasmati paddy sowing season begins in Jammu border, crop covers 63,000 ha
RS Pura Basmati sowing has begun across Jammu and Kashmir, covering nearly 63,000 hectares in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts. GI-tagged Jammu...
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207Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNitin Gadkari gives nod to 100% ethanol fuel use
India has legally approved 100% ethanol fuel for vehicles, with Minister Nitin Gadkari announcing ethanol-compatible cars and motorcycles from major automakers. The...
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247Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishRice to ethanol policy endangers India’s food security, environment commitments: Experts
India’s policy allowing surplus FCI rice for ethanol production has sparked criticism from experts like Devinder Sharma, who warn it threatens food...
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277Wheat News in EnglishIndia achieves milestone in wheat production, 120.65 million tonnes produced in 2025-26
India achieved a record 120.65 million tonnes of wheat production in the 2025-26 Rabi season, exceeding last year by 2.71 million tonnes....
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178Rice News in EnglishHaryana govt mulls one-time settlement scheme for defaulting rice millers
Haryana is considering a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for defaulting rice millers who failed to deliver Custom-Milled Rice (CMR) or pay dues....
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197Rice News in EnglishUS-Iran conflict hits rice exports from Karnal-Haryana
The reported conflict-related disruption involving Iran is affecting basmati rice exports from Karnal, with an estimated 60,000–70,000 tonnes of rice stranded at...
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206Rice News in EnglishPAU educates farmers on sustainable rice cultivation and DSR benefits : Punjab
Punjab Agricultural University is promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to conserve water, reduce labor, and lower cultivation costs. Through farmer awareness programs,...
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310Rice News in EnglishPunjab pushes Direct Sowing of Rice to tackle falling groundwater levels
Punjab will expand Direct Sowing of Rice across five lakh acres in 2026-27 to combat severe groundwater depletion, with 111 blocks over-exploited....
