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392Bug attack in Negros sugar plantations alarming – SRA,Philippines
The Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect (RSSI) infestation in Negros Island has rapidly expanded, affecting 424.82 hectares and threatening over 60% of the...
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273Sugar Prices Fall as Global Production and Supplies Increase
Sugar prices fell Wednesday due to expectations of higher global production. India's 2025/26 output is forecast to rise 19% on increased acreage...
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543Zimbabwe : New sugar mill for Chiredzi
The Industry and Commerce Ministry plans a new sugar mill at Mkwasine Estates to support over 500 A2 sugarcane farmers. Currently, farmers...
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261Japanese govt. lists US tariffs, rice supply as top policy priorities
Japan’s draft economic policy prioritizes countering US tariffs and stabilizing rice supply. It outlines support for domestic industries and sustainable farming. To...
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274FAO’s call for water-wise farming: Key to India’s agricultural growth and farmers’ economic development
Agriculture uses 72% of global freshwater, but climate change and poor practices are causing scarcity. The FAO supports India’s water-efficient farming via...
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380India’s vegetable oil imports rose 37% in May to half-year highs
India’s edible oil imports jumped 37% in May 2025 to 1.18 million tonnes—the highest since December—driven by low stocks and favorable palm...
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317Uttar Pradesh: Baghpat Ganna Samiti chairman meets CM Yogi, demands expansion of sugar mill
Baghpat Ganna Samiti Chairman Pradeep Thakur met Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, urging expansion of the Baghpat sugar mill and installation of...
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242Lowering edible oil duty may be a big setback for oilseeds mission
Following the government's recent import duty cut on crude edible oils, fears are rising that oilseeds acreage may decline in the 2025...
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384Edible oil duty cuts good for importers, consumers, but farmers may suffer
In a surprise move, the Indian government slashed import duties on crude edible oils from 20% to 10% to curb domestic prices...
