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2025-26 SS: Lower sugar production may force Government to walk fine line between commitment and support – Editorial by Uppal Shah

AgriMandi forecasts lower sugar output at 33.9 MMT in 2025–26, with 3.7 MMT diverted to ethanol, tightening net availability. Despite higher production...

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Rice News in English

Imported seeds threaten Pakistan’s basmati and food security

Pakistan’s rice farming is shifting from traditional Basmati to imported hybrid seeds that offer higher yields but threaten seed sovereignty and long-term...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia 2025 rice output up 13% on good weather, stats bureau says

Indonesia’s rice production rose 13.3% year-on-year in 2025 to 34.69 million tonnes, supported by favourable weather. Output is expected to stay strong...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria: NSDC sees $2 billion opportunity in Nigeria’s sugar industry

Nigeria’s NSDC has urged state governments to tap into the $2-billion domestic sugar industry, citing rising import costs and stronger economics for...

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Wheat News in English

Bangladesh : 57,500 tons of US wheat arrives at Mongla Port, unloading begins

A US vessel carrying 57,500 tonnes of wheat docked at Mongla Port on February 1 under a G2G deal between Bangladesh and...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : No major change in flour price despite full supply from food dept

Retail flour prices in Hyderabad dipped marginally despite ample government wheat stocks, as most supplies go to roller mills, not chakkies. Chakki...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka Deputy CM questions Centre’s failure to raise sugar MSP

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticised the Centre’s push for AI-driven agriculture, saying it offers little real relief to farmers, and questioned...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Budget 2026-27 strengthens India’s Atmanirbhar clean energy pathway: ISMA

ISMA welcomed Union Budget 2026–27 measures supporting clean energy, biofuels and tech-led agriculture. The association said the focus on ethanol, CBG, AI-based...

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Sugar News in English

Egypt considers trading sugar on commodity exchange to bolster market stability

Egypt is considering trading sugar on its commodity exchange to enhance transparency, governance, and price stability. The move aligns with efforts to...