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245SKUAST-K develops fine grain aromatic rice variety for Kashmir farmers
Scientists at SKUAST-K’s MRCFC have developed Shalimar Sugandh (Kashur Basmat), a fine-grain aromatic rice variety suited to Kashmir Valley. Developed since 2021...
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194South Africa expects lowest wheat crop in eight years due to drought and reduced plantings
South Africa’s 2026/27 winter wheat production is forecast at 1.8 million tonnes, down 8% year-on-year and the lowest in eight years. Reduced...
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227Government working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: Tarun Kapoor
The government plans to enable ethanol blending beyond E20 through flexi-fuel vehicles, strengthening India's energy security and reducing dependence on imported crude....
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206Indian mill-level sugar prices rise on UP factories reluctance to lower rates
India’s ex-mill and wholesale sugar prices firmed to ₹4,900–5,100 per quintal, rising over 2% this week. Maharashtra and Gujarat mills raised rates...
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192Sugar prices cool, but crop outlook uncertain as ISMA awaits six-week rainfall pattern
India’s sugar prices have cooled to ₹44–49 per kg and remain under control, while ISMA awaits six more weeks of rainfall data...
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188Indonesia plans to move to B60 in 2027, boosting crude palm oil consumption
Indonesia is preparing to implement B60 biodiesel in 2027, requiring additional CPO supplies and FAME production capacity. The government is also evaluating...
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197Palm oil production in Malaysia to remain high through the end of 2026
Palm oil production is expected to remain seasonally strong in the coming months, limiting near-term price gains amid high Malaysian stocks. However,...
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134Assam steps up oil palm push, targets 20,000 bighas for ‘makhana’
Guwahati: Assam has achieved 99.5% of its oil palm plantation target for the previous month and set a target of bringing 20,000...
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348Nashik attracts Rs 500 crore maize-processing project; farmers to get assured market
Sukhjit Starch and Chemicals will invest ₹500 crore to establish a maize-processing plant in Maharashtra’s Yeola, processing 1,200 tonnes daily. The project...
