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71Ethanol blending programme is scientifically validated and closely monitored by the government: MoPNG
Government rejected misleading social media claims on E20 petrol, stating ethanol blending is scientifically validated and monitored. No widespread engine issues exist....
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76Morning Market Update – 24/06/2026
Sugar futures edged higher on June 23, 2026, with NY raw sugar rising 0.52% to 13.42 cents/lb and London white sugar gaining...
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88Telangana Seeks Major Revision in Rice Procurement Target
Telangana has asked the Centre to raise its Rabi 2025-26 rice procurement target from 35 LMT to 54.5 LMT, reflecting record procurement...
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85Indonesia no longer imports rice: Deputy Minister
Indonesia says it has achieved rice self-sufficiency and halted rice imports through higher agricultural production and expanded planting areas. The government is...
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79India 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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96Africa set to defy global rice output decline in 2026/27, says FAO
Africa is projected to be the only region increasing rice production in 2026/27, rising 1.6% to 29.3 million tonnes, while global output...
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83Oman Mills begins receiving 2026 local wheat harvest
Oman Flour Mills has begun receiving locally grown wheat for the 2026 harvest under its sixth annual wheat purchase programme. Supported by...
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102India’s ethanol shift from sugarcane to grains fuels debate over farm priorities and subsidies
India’s ethanol programme is shifting from sugarcane to grain-based feedstocks, with maize and rice now contributing about 65% of production. Maize’s share...
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95India’s record rice stocks strengthen export competitiveness amid global supply concerns
India’s rice stocks hit a record 68.43 million tonnes as of June 1, 2026, supported by record production of 154.02 million tonnes...
