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25Rice News in EnglishKharif sowing area down 17.69 lakh hectares from last year as rice coverage falls: MoAFW
India’s kharif sowing area declined 17.69 lakh hectares to 1,086.31 lakh hectares by September 4, mainly due to lower rice coverage. Pulses...
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26Sugar News in EnglishPakistani sugar mills urge immediate surplus exports to unlock $800 million revenue ahead of new harvest
Pakistan’s sugar mills face a severe liquidity crisis as one million tonnes of surplus sugar remains unsold. PSMA seeks export approval to...
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26Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBiofuels, green hydrogen key to India’s energy security: Ajay Sood
India is prioritising biofuels such as ethanol, methanol and butanol to strengthen energy security and sustainability. Technologies for biodiesel and bio-jet fuel...
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26Sugar News in EnglishTrading Corporation of Pakistan clarifies it has no mandate to ensure domestic sugar price stability
Pakistan’s TCP clarified it is not responsible for domestic sugar availability or price stability. The ECC approved export of TCP-imported sugar after...
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24Sugar News in EnglishMaharashtra streamlines NCDC loan approvals for cooperative sugar mills
Maharashtra has streamlined NCDC loan approvals for cooperative sugar mills by replacing multiple scrutiny bodies with a single committee headed by the...
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26Wheat News in EnglishWheat prices rise in India after four-year export ban is lifted
India’s wheat prices rose by over ₹200 per 100 kg after the government resumed exports following a four-year ban, with Mumbai prices...
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24Wheat News in EnglishGlobal grain prices rise to highest level since May 2024
Global grain prices rose 2.2% in August 2026, with the FAO Cereal Price Index reaching 116.3 points, its highest since May 2024....
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27Sugar News in EnglishFiji calls for sweeping reforms to build a sustainable sugar industry
Fiji’s government says comprehensive sugar industry reforms are needed beyond subsidies, targeting productivity, mechanisation, ageing mills, transport and value addition. Climate resilience...
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33Sugar News in EnglishGlobal sugar prices hit highest level since June 2025
Global sugar prices surged 11.9% in August 2026 to 106.4 FAO points, the highest since June 2025, amid tightening supply concerns. Hot,...
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27Rice News in EnglishBangladesh : Govt halves aromatic rice export quota to ensure domestic supply
The government has halved approved aromatic rice export quotas for 278 institutions to safeguard domestic supply, ensure food security and contain potential...
