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Matta rice price rises in Kerala, crosses ₹60 per kg

Retail prices of matta rice in Kerala have surged above ₹60 per kg, driven by higher paddy prices in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil...

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Rice News in English

El Niño could cost Thai agriculture THB62 billion as drought risks rise

NOAA has confirmed the formation of El Niño, raising concerns over severe drought and heatwaves across Thailand through 2027. The phenomenon could...

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Edible Oil News in English

Odisha’s Oilseed Transformation Strengthens India’s Drive Towards Edible Oil Self-Reliance

Odisha has produced over 2,000 metric tonnes of quality groundnut seed through a decentralized seed system supported by ICRISAT, accelerating oilseed cultivation...

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Wheat News in English

Centre urges farmers to shift to short-duration crops amid monsoon deficit

India has intensified contingency measures for the Kharif season as the rainfall deficit improved from 33% in June to 24% in July....

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Wheat News in English

Iran : Wheat production to reach 13.5 million tons this year

Iran expects wheat production to reach 13.5 million tonnes in 2026/27, with around 10 million tonnes available for government procurement. The country...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Distilleries supply 68% of contracted 1,048 crore litres of ethanol in 8 months of current season

Until June 2026, distilleries supplied 717 crore litres of ethanol—68% of the contracted 1,048 crore litres. Grain-based feedstocks dominated at 67%, led...

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Sugar News in English

Morning Market Update – 09/07/2026

London White Sugar #5 futures rose 0.99% to 480.60, while NYBOT Raw Sugar #11 edged down 0.20% to 15.11 in mixed trading....

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Rice News in English

Rice production in Kenya rises by 59% as irrigation projects expand

Kenya’s rice production increased from 192,000 tonnes in 2022 to 305,000 tonnes in 2025, driven by expanded irrigation, improved infrastructure and government...

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Rice News in English

Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh excluded from Open Market Sale Scheme

India’s revised Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) restricts rice sales to non-surplus states, excluding Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh despite record public...