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Ethanol blending in petrol in July stands at 15.8 percent

In July, ethanol blending in petrol reached 15.8%, with cumulative blending at 13.3% from November 2023 to July 2024. As of August...

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PM Modi reiterates India’s commitment to becoming global leader in green hydrogen production

In his 78th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined goals to advance India's growth and innovation. He emphasized the importance...

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Commodity prices drop in first week of interim govt

In Dhaka’s kitchen markets, essential commodity prices have mostly decreased in the past week. While rice prices have risen, others like chicken,...

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Palm oil cultivation is key for Atmanirbhar Bharat. It empowers farmers too

India’s dependence on edible oil imports remains high despite its progress in rice, wheat, and sugar self-sufficiency. Edible oil imports were valued...

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Philippine carbon credit project to reduce methane from rice paddies

Tokyo-based Creattura, a provider of climate solutions, is expanding its project to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies in the Philippines, aiming...

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USDA: Philippines to buy less rice amid global demand slowdown

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has lowered its forecast for Philippine rice imports in 2024 and 2025 to 4.6 million metric...

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Rwandan student’s ambition to advance African agriculture inspired by “father of hybrid rice”

Rwandan doctoral student Gatera, inspired by China's "father of hybrid rice" Yuan Longping, is determined to address Africa's food insecurity. Studying at...

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Hyderabad-based IIRR develops three high-yielding, all climatic-resilient rice varieties

Three new climate-resilient rice varieties, DRR Dhan 73, 74, and 78, developed by Hyderabad-based researchers, were recently released by Prime Minister Narendra...