Posts By The Tribune
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201Rice News in EnglishBroken grain content in PDS rice cut to 10%; Centre to save Rs 2,161 crore
India has upgraded PDS rice quality by reducing permissible broken grain content from 25% to 10%, ensuring better-quality food for over 80...
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225Rice News in EnglishCoverage up, but Punjab misses target for direct sowing of rice
Punjab covered 3.41 lakh acres under direct sowing of rice against a 5 lakh-acre target, despite 16% growth from 2025. Around 26,896...
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229Maize News in EnglishSummer maize growers demand MSP procurement amid bumper arrivals in Haryana mandis
Farmers in Haryana’s Karnal district have demanded government procurement of summer maize at the MSP of ₹2,410 per quintal, alleging they are...
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196Rice News in EnglishIndia has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture Commissioner
India is facing a 40% rainfall deficit, but district-level contingency plans, expanded irrigation infrastructure, and ample rice and wheat stocks are expected...
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261Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s sugar output down 18% from peak as demand rises, tightening supply balance: Exencial Research
India’s sugar production fell 18% from its FY22 peak to 29.3 million tonnes in FY25, while demand reached record levels, shrinking supply...
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218Rice 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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233Rice 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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229Ethanol & 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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284Ethanol & 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...
