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Andhra sends 1.7 lakh tonnes of rice to FCI within 15 days of kharif procurement

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nadendla Manohar said the state has sent over 1.7 lakh tonnes of rice to the FCI within 15 days...

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Maize News in English

Shivakumar blames Centre for maize growers’ problems in Karnataka

Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar accused the Centre of neglecting maize growers, saying it has not revised MSP or supported procurement, while...

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Rice News in English

Kharif rice output hits record high but pulses and oilseeds decline

India’s kharif 2025-26 foodgrain output is estimated at 173.3 MT, with rice hitting a record 124.5 MT. Maize and sugarcane increased, but...

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Rice News in English

Paddy procurement in Western UP to begin on Oct 1

Paddy procurement in western Uttar Pradesh begins October 1, 2025, running till January 31, 2026, while eastern UP procurement starts November 1...

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Edible Oil News in English

Oil palm cultivation emerges as sustainable source of income for Chhattisgarh farmers

Chhattisgarh has brought 2,689 hectares under oil palm in four years, benefiting 1,952 farmers. Supported by central and state grants, the crop...

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Sugar News in English

Prepare comprehensive law to protect sugarcane farmers cutters and labourers Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar has directed officials to draft a comprehensive law to safeguard sugarcane farmers and cutters from exploitation by...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Too sweet to swallow: Tracking Indian sugar industry’s highs and lows

India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, faces fluctuating yields and ethanol-driven production shifts. While ethanol demand boosts modernization and farmer income, it...