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Bio-plastics emerge as green alternative revenue play for sugar producers

Ethanol and bio-plastics are emerging as key revenue sources for sugar companies, with PLA-based bio-plastics priced significantly higher than regular plastics. Balrampur...

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Thai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry announced rising rice prices for 2024, driven by increased demand and low mill stock. Jasmine rice prices hit 16,000...

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Bisalpur: Kisan coperative sugar mill to establish ethanol plant

The Kisan Cooperative Sugar Mill in Bisalpur, Uttar Pradesh, will establish an ethanol plant to address financial losses. The new crushing season...

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Godavari Biorefineries Ltd delivers revenue growth of 25% in H1FY25

Godavari Biorefineries Ltd reported a 25.2% revenue growth for H1FY25, reaching ₹843.4 crore. CMD Samir Somaiya highlighted the impact of sugarcane seasonality,...

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‘Cane Seed’ aims to reinvent sugarcane management

Brazil's CTC is developing innovative sugarcane seeds, simplifying planting like corn or soybeans. This method reduces soil compaction, retains crop residue, and...

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Karnataka Sugarcane crushing season delayed, farmers hit hard

Sugarcane farmers in Belagavi face challenges from delayed crushing, persistent rains, labor shortages due to Maharashtra elections, and low prices. Increased plantation...

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India expedites development of green hydrogen production infrastructure

India is accelerating its renewable energy transition with initiatives like the trial of its first hydrogen-powered train in December, NTPC's solar hydrogen...