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167Sugar season 2024-25: Nine sugar mills end sugarcane crushing operations in Maharashtra
As of February 3, 2025, sugar mills in Maharashtra have started shutting down, with nine mills ending their operations. Sugar production in...
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137Maize, pulses, sunflower – Karnataka leads in output shows economic survey
Karnataka led India’s agricultural output in maize, tur, and sunflower, per the Economic Survey 2024-25. It produced 5.71 lakh tonnes of maize...
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86India’s rice procurement 5% up at 41.6 million tonnes till Jan 31
Rice purchase by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for the Central Pool stock during the October 2024-January 2025 period was 41.591...
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82India’s palm oil imports hit 14-year low as rival oils gain, dealers say
India’s palm oil imports fell 46% in January to 272,000 metric tons, the lowest since 2011, as refiners opted for cheaper soyoil....
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87Sugar price hits Rs160/kg in Karachi, Pakistan
Sugar prices in Karachi’s retail market have surged to Rs160 per kg, with wholesale rates at Rs150 per kg. Traders blame hoarding...
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215Tanzania maize production hits 11.7 million tonnes in 2024/2025
Tanzania's maize production reached a record 11.7 million tonnes, making it Africa’s third-largest producer. The government aims for 15 million tonnes by...
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87Russian wheat export prices rise in less liquid market
Russian wheat export prices rose, but market liquidity is shrinking, with long-haul shipments dropping significantly. February exports are expected to be half...
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90The Future of Ethanol: Expanding Blends in Gasoline for Greater Impact
Expanding ethanol use in gasoline is the most effective way to boost demand, yet focus has shifted to aviation fuel, where ethanol’s...
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113New Eco-Friendly, High-Yield Rice Reduces Methane Emissions
Scientists developed a rice strain emitting 70% less methane by breeding high-yield rice with a low-methane variety. The new strain alters root...
