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239Monsoon deficit and India’s agricultural vulnerability: In graphics
India’s June 2026 rainfall was 43% below normal, prompting contingency planning. While 59.3% of sown area is irrigated, rainfed crops remain vulnerable....
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191Haryana approves Rs 200 crore multi-feed ethanol plant at Panipat sugar mill
Haryana approved a ₹200 crore multi-feed ethanol plant at Panipat Sugar Mill with 90 KLPD capacity. The project, now awaiting tendering approval,...
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168Regenerative mustard farming delivers up to 30% yield surge, strengthens India’s push for edible oil self-reliance
A regenerative agriculture programme across 3,000 mustard demonstration plots in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh increased yields by 20–30% and improved farmer...
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169Indonesia sees major agricultural export opportunities amid surplus supply
Indonesia is advancing from food security toward agricultural exports, supported by rising rice and corn surpluses. The country is self-sufficient in eight...
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283Maize emerges as India’s fastest-growing major cereal in record 2025-26 harvest
India’s 2025-26 cereal output reached record highs, with rice at 154.02 million tonnes, wheat at 120.66 million tonnes, and maize at 55.09...
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175National competition confirms new maize yield record in Brazil
Brazil’s 2026 national maize yield competition showcased record productivity, led by Paraná farmer Eduardo Pletz with 369.92 sacks per hectare. Strong regional...
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146South Africa’s 2026 maize harvest seen 3.6% higher than last year
South Africa’s 2025/26 maize harvest is forecast at 17.255 million tonnes, up 3.6% from the previous season and above May’s estimate. The...
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180Karnataka : Rising rice prices add to household burden as costs climb
Rice prices in Karnataka have risen Rs 6–10 per kg due to strong exports, lower arrivals and higher transport costs. Rising LPG...
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164Vietnam rice rates up on El Nino fears
Vietnam’s rice export prices rose to $410–$415 per tonne amid El Niño concerns and stronger stockpiling demand. Thai rice prices increased, reducing...
