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Andhra Pradesh: Rice prices soar much to chagrin of consumers

Rice prices in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada have surged nearly 25–30% in two months, with a 26-kg bag reaching ₹2,200 and fine rice...

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Sugar News in English

El Niño fears keep raw sugar firm; prices average 18.37 cents in September: ISO

The ISO reported that raw sugar prices averaged 18.37 cents/lb in September, up from August, while speculative funds’ net long position increased...

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Sugar News in English

El Niño along with drought raise concerns over India’s sugar production

India’s sugar production faces risks from strengthening El Niño and drought in Maharashtra, threatening sugarcane yields and sugar recovery in 2026-27. Retail...

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Sugar News in English

Kyrgyzstan proposes six-month white sugar import ban as imports jump fourfold

Kyrgyzstan has proposed a temporary white sugar import ban for up to six months to protect domestic sugar beet farmers and mills....

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Edible Oil News in English

El Niño could cut India’s edible oil production by 5–10%

India’s vegetable oil production could decline 5–10% in MY 2026/27 due to adverse weather and soybean-area drought. El Niño may reduce Southeast...

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Maize News in English

UP government fixes MSP for maize, bajra and jowar; procurement to continue till December 31

Uttar Pradesh will procure maize, bajra and jowar under Kharif Marketing Year 2026-27 until December 31, targeting 15,000, 2.20 lakh and 50,000...

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Rice News in English

Nepal Faces Rice Production Challenges Amidst Declining Output

Nepal’s rice production fell 4.2% to 5.71 million tonnes in FY 2082/083, as cultivated area and productivity declined. The National Rice Research...

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Rice News in English

Telangana : Over 6,300 tonnes of government paddy worth ₹23 crore missing from Yadadri rice mill

Authorities detected a shortage of 6,302.80 tonnes of government paddy worth ₹23.03 crore, including penalties, at Shiva Parboiled Industries in Telangana’s Yadadri-Bhongir...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil falls more than 1% after Malaysia leaves export duty unchanged

Malaysian palm oil futures fell 1.48% to 4,592 ringgit/tonne after the government omitted an expected export duty waiver. Prices still gained 1.26%...