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South Africa increases import duty on sugar

South Africa has raised sugar import duties from 282.85c/kg to 364.68c/kg to protect local producers from cheap imports and market volatility. The...

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Uttar Pradesh sugar sector trends from 2017–18 to 2024–25: Area, yield, recovery and production data overview

Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane area rose from 22.99 to 29.66 lakh hectares (2017–24), dipping slightly in 2024–25. Yields grew from 79.19 to 83.25...

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Africa : Indian company signs MoU with Burundi to establish 1,000 TCD sugarcane processing plant

India’s SEDL signed an MoU with Burundi to set up a 1,000 TCD sugarcane plant, aiming to boost agro-industrial growth. Featuring advanced...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia : Jakarta Food Company CEO Named Suspect in Rice Mislabeling Probe

Jakarta’s city-owned food company CEO, Karyawan Gunarso, is under investigation for selling standard rice as premium. Two other officials are also suspects....

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Sugar industry body seeks higher export, more diversion for ethanol as production likely to touch 349 lakh tonne

India's sugar output is projected to rise 18% to 349 lakh tonnes in 2025–26, says ISMA. To prevent a glut, it urges...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Maharashtra sugar mills get lifeline with Government nod for dual-feed ethanol production

The Maharashtra Government’s new policy allowing ethanol production from multiple foodgrains like maize and broken rice enables year-round distillery operations. It supports...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh Govt eases rules to encourage hybrid rice cultivation

Bangladesh updated hybrid rice rules to boost yields and ensure food security. Changes include relaxed facility requirements, lower amylose content, and broader...