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Brazil’s sugar exports hit new annual record by October

Brazil's sugar exports reached a record 3.73 million tonnes in October 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year. From January...

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₹200-crore decentralised green hydrogen scheme in India

The Indian government has announced a ₹200-crore scheme to fund pilot projects for green hydrogen production using innovative methods like floating solar,...

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61 contestants with links to sugar mills reflect hold over Maharashtra politics

In Maharashtra's 2024 elections, 61 candidates linked to sugar mills are contesting, reflecting the close ties between politics and the sugar industry....

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Farmers Block State Highway with Paddy, Accuse Rice-Millers of Fraud Telangana

Farmers in Shettipalem, Telangana, staged a road blockade on the Narketpally-Adhanki State Highway, protesting against rice millers who were allegedly failing to...

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Thailand Commerce Ministry predicts rice exports of 9 million tonnes this year

Thailand's rice exports are expected to reach 9 million tonnes this year, generating US$6.4 billion (230 billion baht), according to Commerce Minister...

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Indonesia may not import rice in 2025, says senior minister

Indonesia's rice output is expected to decline by 2.43% in 2023, reaching 30.34 million metric tons due to delays in planting and...

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Nepal Rice prices on boil despite India removing export taxes

Despite India lifting the rice export ban and removing taxes, rice prices in Nepal remain high. The ban, imposed in July 2023,...

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West Bengal State govt increases milling charges for paddy into rice

The West Bengal government has increased milling charges for converting paddy into rice, addressing the demand of the Bengal Rice Mills Association...