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UK : NFU ‘disappointed’ as government extends raw cane sugar import quota

The NFU expressed disappointment over the government's decision to maintain the autonomous tariff quota (ATQ) for 2025, allowing 260,000 tonnes of tariff-free...

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Ethanol boost: India saved Rs 1,06,072 crore in foreign exchange from 2014 to August 2024

India's Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has achieved significant milestones, increasing ethanol blending from 1.53% in 2014 to 15% in 2024, with...

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Mangaluru: Scientists to study paddy preserved by ‘Seeding Sathya’

ICAR-KVK Dakshina Kannada is studying 10 traditional paddy varieties preserved by Padma Shri awardee Sathyanarayana Beleri. These include saltwater-tolerant Kari Kagga, pest-resistant...

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Andhra Pradesh : Vigilance officials seize 2,600 kg of PDS rice in Kakinada

The Civil Supplies and Revenue officials led by Rajamahendravaram Regional Vigilance and Enforcement authorities have seized 2,600 kg of rice, supplied through...

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Basmati rice prices fluctuate post-MEP abolition amid Middle East tensions

The removal of the minimum export price (MEP) on Basmati rice has improved paddy prices, but farmers still earn less than last...

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Bangladesh : Govt to buy 1 lakh tonnes of wheat from Russia

The government will purchase 100,000 tonnes of wheat from Russia under a state-to-state contract, with prices to be negotiated, according to the...

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Multiple benefits of cultivating wheat in rice residue retained fields: Experts

Experts highlight multiple benefits of cultivating wheat in rice residue-retained fields, emphasizing improved soil health and crop productivity. Incorporating rice straw into...

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Africa’s growing grain crisis: Reliance on Russian wheat escalates

Africa's reliance on Russian wheat is growing as the continent faces low domestic production and increasing demand. Countries like Benin, which depends...