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Punjab grain markets face arhtiya strike from April 1 ahead of wheat harvest season

Punjab wheat procurement faces disruption as ~45,000 commission agents (arhtiyas) announce a strike from April 1, demanding restoration of 2.5% commission. The...

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Uttar Pradesh : Cane shortage forces closure of 50 centres at Mawana sugar mill

Mawana Sugar Mill faces early shutdown risk as cane supply drops, forcing closure of 50 procurement centres. With intake far below capacity,...

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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan clears 18 lakh MT Rabi procurement worth Rs 11,698 crore

Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved record MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds under PSS across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, covering gram, mustard,...

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Philippine rice imports seen at 5.1 million MT as supply gaps persist—USDA

United States Department of Agriculture projects Philippines rice imports to rise 15.9% to 5.1 million tonnes in 2026–27, driven by supply gaps...

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World Bank develops roadmap to modernise wheat sector in Pakistan

World Bank proposes a roadmap to modernise Pakistan’s wheat sector, focusing on productivity, R&D, small farmer support, market transparency, and efficient reserves....

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Sugarcane harvest begins in Oman, promising output expected

Oman has begun its sugarcane harvest season, with strong early yield prospects driven by favourable weather. Activity is expanding across key regions...

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Brazil’s sugar exports to fall by 14%

Brazil is set to cut sugar exports by 14.2% in 2026/27 as mills shift cane toward ethanol amid high energy prices. Output...

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Pakistan : PSMA rejects govt’s stance, pushes for sugar export

Pakistan Sugar Mills Association urges govt to allow sugar exports, citing surplus production above domestic demand. Chairman Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf warns restrictions...