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Telangana farmers protest, say fine rice not being procured

Farmers in Rajanna-Sircilla protested delays in fine paddy procurement, blaming officials and rice millers. Unseasonal rains worsened the crisis, causing stored grain...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

GEMA urges government to realign maize-based ethanol prices amid rising MSP

The Cabinet’s hike in maize MSP to ₹2,400 per 100 kg for 2025–26 has raised concerns among ethanol producers and poultry farmers....

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Rice News in English

India to emerge as world’s biggest rice producer

India is set to overtake China as the world’s largest rice producer in 2024–25, with foodgrain output reaching a record 353.2 million...

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Rice News in English

Philippines : Restoring NFA powers seen to ease rice prices, aid farmers

Senator Joel Villanueva supports reviewing laws to restore the National Food Authority’s (NFA) original mandate of buying and selling rice. He said...

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Rice News in English

India’s food production surges to record high of 354 million tonnes in 2024-25

India’s foodgrain production for 2024–25 is estimated at a record 354 million tonnes, up 6.6% from last year. Rice, wheat, pulses, and...

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Edible Oil News in English

IVPA Welcomes MSP Hike for Oilseeds, Urges Broader Support for Farmers and Processing Industry

The IVPA hailed the 2025–26 MSP hike for kharif oilseeds as a vital step toward reducing edible oil imports and boosting farmer...

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Rice News in English

Tinubu-Nigeria : Inflation has begun to ease, with rice prices and other staples declining. Oil and gas sector recovering

President Tinubu marked two years in office by highlighting economic reforms, subsidy removal, improved fiscal stability, tax restructuring, health sector revitalisation, youth...