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Wheat Production to Exceed Last Year: Agri Minister

India’s wheat production in 2025-26 is expected to exceed last year’s 117.94 million tonnes despite unseasonal rain and hailstorm damage, Agriculture Minister...

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Wheat News in English

Flour prices surge across Pakistan after new wheat crop arrival

Pakistan’s flour prices surged despite the arrival of the new wheat crop, with wheat flour rising from Rs 3,500 to over Rs...

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Wheat News in English

EU supports Egyptian efforts to enhance local wheat production

The European Union reaffirmed support for Egypt’s wheat sector through investments in mechanization, innovation and farmer assistance during a wheat harvest event...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil producers gain as Malaysia, Indonesia raise biodiesel blends

Rising biodiesel mandates in Malaysia and Indonesia, lower Indian edible oil inventories, and possible strong El Niño conditions are expected to tighten...

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Edible Oil News in English

Cooking oil prices drop slightly, but rice rates surge across Karnataka markets

Edible oil prices in Karnataka declined ₹3-5 per litre and tins by ₹30-40 amid improved imports and PM Modi’s appeal. Meanwhile, rice...

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Rice News in English

Rice imports up 18% at end-April amid El Niño fears : Philippine

The Philippines increased rice imports by 18% to 1.68 million tonnes in January–April 2026, mainly from Vietnam, to offset expected production losses...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab closes wheat procurement after buying 123 lakh tonnes

Punjab concluded wheat procurement for the 2026 rabi marketing season after purchasing 123 lakh tonnes, exceeding the Centre’s 122 lakh tonne target....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Maize becomes India’s leading feedstock for ethanol

India’s ethanol blending programme crossed 515 crore litres in H1 ESY 2025-26, with maize emerging as the largest feedstock, surpassing sugarcane-based sources....

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Israel offered Ukraine a solution against buying grain stolen by Russia

Ukraine and Israel are discussing a memorandum to prevent imports of grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. The proposed agreement would...