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UP pips Maha to become largest producer of sugar, courtesy inclement weather

UP has overtaken Maharashtra as India’s top sugar-producing state amid adverse weather. While Maharashtra’s sugar output dropped 26%, UP saw a smaller...

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Sugar News in English

Tom Lembong Trial: PT PPI Profits Rp 32 Billion from Trade Ministry’s Sugar Import Assignment

PT Perusahaan Pertanian Indonesia (PPI) earned Rp 32 billion from a 2016 sugar import assignment, stabilizing market prices. Ex-president director Dayu Padmara...

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Edible Oil News in English

Plan afoot to revive sunflower cultivation

The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national mission on...

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Edible Oil News in English

India’s AWL Agri Business posts jump in quarterly profit on edible oil demand

India’s AWL Agri Business (formerly Adani Wilmar) reported a 22% rise in Q4 profit to ₹1.9 billion, driven by 45% growth in...

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Edible Oil News in English

AMC seizes 115 tins of suspicious edible oil

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s Food Department has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and unhygienic practices. From April 15 to 26, the...

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Maize News in English

Farmers urged to adopt new seed varieties

Valley Seeds urges farmers to adopt hybrid seed varieties to boost yields, resist disease, and adapt to climate change. Chief Agronomist Tinashe...

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Maize News in English

Maize makes an entry in Tiruvallur district; farmers happy with crop

Maize farming in Tiruvallur district is yielding promising results. Fifty farmers trialled the crop on 50 acres, seeing higher profits, reduced water...