English Archives - Page 35 of 2015

Area sown under rabi crop rises to 676.84 lakh hectares

India’s rabi sowing rose by 15.88 lakh hectares to 676.84 lakh hectares as of January 30, driven by better monsoon rains and...

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“Economic Survey documents the strength of Indian agriculture and rural India”: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Economic Survey highlights strong gains in agriculture and rural development, citing record foodgrain output,...

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Indonesia bans import of 12 products including sugar and rice, impacting some Thai exports

Indonesia has imposed a new import ban effective January 1, 2026, affecting 12 product categories, including sugar and rice—key Thai exports. While...

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EU lowered its soft wheat export forecast for the current season and raised its corn harvest estimate

The European Commission cut its EU soft wheat export forecast to 29.5 million tonnes amid strong competition from record Argentine supplies, lifting...

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2025-26 SS: Lower sugar production may force Government to walk fine line between commitment and support – Editorial by Uppal Shah

AgriMandi forecasts lower sugar output at 33.9 MMT in 2025–26, with 3.7 MMT diverted to ethanol, tightening net availability. Despite higher production...

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Imported seeds threaten Pakistan’s basmati and food security

Pakistan’s rice farming is shifting from traditional Basmati to imported hybrid seeds that offer higher yields but threaten seed sovereignty and long-term...

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Indonesia 2025 rice output up 13% on good weather, stats bureau says

Indonesia’s rice production rose 13.3% year-on-year in 2025 to 34.69 million tonnes, supported by favourable weather. Output is expected to stay strong...

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Nigeria: NSDC sees $2 billion opportunity in Nigeria’s sugar industry

Nigeria’s NSDC has urged state governments to tap into the $2-billion domestic sugar industry, citing rising import costs and stronger economics for...