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193Basmati rice favoured by exporters to be replaced by ‘improved’ variety
The new variety will require much less agrochemicals and will save farmers as much as ₹3,000 per acreon pesticides, said an official...
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129Sugar mafia tightens grip on Khushab
NOORPUR THAL: The prices of sugar have surged in Khushab district, due to alleged price gouging by the local sugar mafia. Despite...
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126How Ruto’s first Cabinet meeting birthed questionable edible oil deal
President William Ruto ’s first-ever Cabinet meeting passed a resolution that gave blessings to an importation deal that has seen private firms...
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157Falling short of 2.38 lakh tonne of rice, says Karnataka CM
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hinted that Karnataka may be unable to get the 2.38 lakh tonne of rice required for the supply...
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161Record production of wheat, why the cautious step of the center despite the export ban?
The central government is saying that the country has produced a record 1127.43 lakh tonnes of wheat this year. Export of wheat, wheat...
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176Kerala likely to be hit as India’s palm oil imports reach 27-month low
Kochi: In May 2023, India experienced a significant decline in palm oil imports, reaching a 27-month low. If this trend continues, it...
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134Wheat output in Africa and South Asia will suffer severely from climate change by 2050, modelling study shows
Leading crop simulation models used by a global team of agricultural scientists to simulate wheat production up to 2050 showed large wheat...
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135Water-guzzling spring maize worries agriculture experts
A sudden rise in the area under spring maize has become a cause of worry for the Agriculture Department because of high...
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136Thai Cabinet supports Ethanol Bioplastic for eco-friendly transition
The Thai Cabinet has given the green light for the promotion of ethanol in the production of bioplastics, aiming to develop more eco-friendly materials, according to government spokesperson...
