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57Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGovernment considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say
Sweet sorghum, a potential ethanol feedstock, is gaining attention in India. The PMO is promoting its commercial cultivation after a review meeting...
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67Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines defers additional sugar import plans until mid-2025
The Philippine government has decided to defer sugar importation plans until after the current harvest season ends in May 2024. This decision...
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63Sugar News in EnglishUganda : Sugarcane growing wiping out Kayunga’s forest cover
Sugarcane farming in Kayunga district, Uganda, has boosted the local economy by providing jobs but has also led to significant environmental degradation,...
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50Sugar News in EnglishNepal Minister Bhandari proposes forming special taskforce to end issues of sugarcane farmers
On November 10, Minister Damodar Bhandari proposed forming a special task force to address issues faced by sugarcane farmers and the sugar...
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82Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Sugarcane — an unviable crop
The Sindh government has delayed setting the sugarcane price for the 2024-25 season, frustrating farmers who face rising production costs. Millers are...
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66Rice News in EnglishPhilippines poised to hit record 5 million MT in 2025 rice imports
The Philippines is set to break rice import records, with projected imports reaching 5 million metric tons (MT) in 2024, per the...
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50Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSingle rate for all grain based ethanol: Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association pitches for pricing reform
India's Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) raised key concerns regarding the government’s 20% ethanol blending target by 2025. Producers highlighted issues like...
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52Sugar News in EnglishUttar Pradesh: Babhnan sugar mill to start operations on November 21
The Babhnan sugar mill in Basti, Uttar Pradesh, is set to start its crushing season on November 21, with preparations in full...
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65Edible Oil News in EnglishRetail inflation to touch 14-month high in Oct as food prices surge: Poll
India's consumer price inflation likely reached a 14-month peak of 5.81% in October, driven by rising vegetable and edible oil prices, nearing...
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67Edible Oil News in EnglishBanglades: Edible oil price rises even after VAT cuts
Edible oil prices in Bangladesh have surged by Tk 5.0-6.0 per liter, despite government VAT cuts aimed at reducing costs. Loose soybean...
