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128Kharif crops’ productivity at risk as monsoon trough shifts, widespread regional variations
India’s southwest monsoon is losing momentum, with the national rainfall deficit at 12% as of August 13. With kharif sowing nearly complete...
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103India launches crude sunflower oil futures
MCX has launched crude sunflower oil futures to help India’s vegetable oil industry hedge price risks amid heavy import dependence. The cash-settled...
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130Food Ministry Accused Sugar Mills of Encouraging Speculation in Price, Warned of Legal Action
The Food Ministry has warned sugar mills against stock discrepancies and delayed dispatches, accusing some mills of fueling speculation and price increases....
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102Sugar supply needs technology and data-driven approach – Editorial by Uppal Shah
India needs more frequent and accurate sugar stock and production data to manage rising prices and avoid supply disruptions. Despite government measures...
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204Labour shortage may prevent sugar mills from starting crushing season early
Most Indian sugar mills are unlikely to start the 2026-27 crushing season 10-15 days early due to a shortage of migrant sugarcane...
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178NFCSF urges Centre to disclose sugar stocks after physical verification
NFCSF urged the Centre to disclose sugar stocks after physical verification to curb speculation and price rises. Sugar prices have surged amid...
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148UDF government in Kerala has failed to contain price rise ahead of Onam: G.R. Anil
Former Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil accused the UDF government of inadequate measures to control essential commodity prices ahead...
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135El Nino poses threat to range of agricultural commodities, say analysts
El Niño threatens global supplies of rice, wheat, cocoa, palm oil, sugar and robusta coffee, but impacts will vary by crop. Rice...
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137Kazakhstan offers wheat to Pakistan
Pakistan and Kazakhstan agreed to accelerate agricultural trade and investment cooperation, including exploring Kazakhstan’s wheat supplies to Pakistan, improving connectivity and promoting...
