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Wheat production is likely to drop in 2026 – FAO

Global wheat production is forecast to decline about 3% to 810 million tonnes in 2026 as farmers in major producers reduce sowings...

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Maharashtra govt says ethanol policy allows use of surplus grain; clarifies maize not procured for fuel

India will implement 20% ethanol blending in petrol from April 1, 2026, under the National Biofuels Policy. Ethanol can be produced from...

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Season 2025–26 : Maharashtra sugar production reaches 956.91 lakh quintals; 126 mills close including all 39 from Kolhapur

Maharashtra’s 2025–26 sugar season is nearing completion, with 126 of 210 mills already closed. Mills have crushed 1,010.99 LMT of cane, producing...

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Indonesia Clears First 2,280 Tons of Rice for Export to Saudi Arabia

Indonesia has approved rice exports to Saudi Arabia after confirming that supplies from Perum Bulog meet international food safety standards. About 2,280...

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ESY 2025–26: Ethanol supplies at 328 crore litres till February

India supplied about 328 crore litres of ethanol to oil marketing companies by February 28 under the 2025–26 ethanol supply year, achieving...

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Brazil likely to cut corn exports to Iran amid conflict uncertainty

Brazil may reduce corn exports to Iran as geopolitical tensions and economic challenges weaken demand. Iran, which bought about 9 million tons...

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Tamil Nadu : Maize prices plunge, stocks pile up in markets in Salem district

Maize farmers in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district are facing heavy losses as market prices have fallen to ₹16–18/kg, well below the MSP...

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India may end ₹2,700 crore rice fortification programme

India has temporarily paused rice fortification under welfare schemes like PMGKAY, despite completing nationwide rollout earlier. The move follows concerns that current...