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Nagaland : Mega oil palm plantation drive launched in Wokha

Nagaland launched its 2026-27 Mega Oil Palm Plantation Drive under NMEO-OP, targeting 15,000 hectares. The initiative aims to boost farmer incomes, reduce...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan sugar industry seeks government nod to export 1 million tonnes amid surplus

Pakistan’s agricultural experts have urged the government to allow exports of one million tonnes of sugar to reduce surplus stocks of around...

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Wheat News in English

Imports of 750 thsd tons of wheat may only slow further flour price increases in Pakistan

Pakistan’s planned 750,000-tonne wheat imports may prevent further price increases, but significant declines are unlikely. Domestic supplies remain tight, while high flour...

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Wheat News in English

Nigeria to increase wheat imports to 7.2 mln tons in 2026/27

Nigeria’s wheat imports are forecast to rise 7% to 7.2 million tonnes in 2026/27 as foreign-exchange access improves and demand grows. Domestic...

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Edible Oil News in English

Looming El Niño threatens to shatter SA’s summer harvest triumph

South Africa faces a challenging 2026–27 summer grain season as strengthening El Niño conditions threaten drier, warmer weather. Despite ample stocks and...

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Rice News in English

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directs steps to mitigate impact of El Niño in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is implementing measures to mitigate El Niño impacts amid a 50.7% rainfall deficit. The government is focusing on essential commodity...

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Rice News in English

Super El Nino To Hit Kharif Rice Production In Telangana

Telangana’s Kharif paddy area has fallen over 10 lakh acres amid deficient rainfall and Super El Niño concerns. Paddy output could decline...

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Sugar News in English

Crush Early, Settle Early: Answering the Government’s call for an October start – Editorial by Uppal Shah

India is entering the new sugar season with adequate stocks, but a temporary supply gap has lifted prices. Maharashtra’s October 15 crushing...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

ESY 2025-26: OMCs receive 84.5 crore litres of ethanol in August; ethanol blending remains at 20%

India's ethanol blending programme continues to strengthen, with oil marketing companies achieving the 20% blending target in August 2026. Higher ethanol procurement,...