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139Karnataka : Action sought against sugar factories refusing to comply with govt. order on payment of incentive to farmers
A Karnataka legislator urged action against seven sugar mills in south Karnataka for refusing to pay ₹100/tonne incentives to farmers. While most...
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258Philippines : DA sees rice revival as palay prices surge
Rising palay prices in the Philippines are encouraging farmers to resume planting after earlier losses reduced output. Prices have rebounded to P22–P27/kg,...
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157Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lower
Indian rice prices declined on weak demand and a weaker rupee, boosting export competitiveness. Bangladesh faces flood risks threatening harvests and food...
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156Over 115 LMT of wheat procured so far in Punjab
Punjab has received 116.98 lakh tonnes of wheat, achieving 95.9% of its procurement target, with over 98% already purchased. However, lifting remains...
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280Brazil to raise ethanol blend in gasoline to 32%, Lula also flags biodiesel increase to 16%
Brazil plans to raise ethanol blending in gasoline to 32% from 30%, while increasing biodiesel blend to 16%. The move aims to...
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206Thailand’s rice exports face Middle East disruption, ASEAN demand emerges as key support
Thailand’s rice exports fell in early 2026 due to competition from India and Vietnam and disruptions in Middle East trade routes. Rising...
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142India’s wheat procurement down 9% on lower buy in Madhya Pradesh
India procured 23.25 million tonnes of wheat by April 30, lower than last year due to weak Madhya Pradesh purchases. Punjab and...
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171In Apr, UP procured 6.10 lakh metric tonnes of wheat, disbursed Rs 1,318 crore to 115,854 farmers
Uttar Pradesh procured 6.10 lakh tonnes of wheat, paying ₹1,318 crore to over 1.15 lakh farmers by April-end. Improved systems and digitisation...
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179Govt slashes sugar cane commission : Bihar
Bihar government cut JDC commission on sugarcane procurement by 90%, reducing it from 1.8% to 0.2% for 2025–26, to support financially stressed...
