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Kerala to hand over paddy procurement to cooperatives

Kerala has shifted paddy procurement to cooperative societies under a new farmer-centric, two-tier system to ensure faster payments and reduce delays. Primary...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam exports 7.85 million tons of rice in 2025

Vietnam exported 7.85 million tons of rice in 2025, earning 4.02 billion dollars, with declines of 12.7 percent in volume and 29.4...

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Wheat News in English

Ukraine exported almost 15.5 million tons of grain during the first half of the season

Ukraine exported 15.43 million tons of grains as of January 1 in MY 2025/26, far below last year’s 21.86 million tons. Shipments...

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Edible Oil News in English

Chouhan flags challenges in pulses, oilseeds cultivation

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted low productivity in pulses and oilseeds, urging renewed focus as farmers shift from soybean to maize....

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Maize News in English

Karnataka govt launches Market Intervention Scheme for maize farmers

Karnataka launched a Market Intervention Scheme for 2025-26 kharif maize, fixing ₹2,150/quintal. Farmers selling below ₹1,900 receive up to ₹250/quintal compensation, capped...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt has highest-ever food grain stock, rice price hike unlikely: Food adviser

Bangladesh currently holds a record 2.027 million tonnes of food grains, with capacity to rise to 2.4 million tonnes, raising hopes that...

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Edible Oil News in English

Indonesia’s palm oil power hinges on sustainability

Indonesia is the world’s top palm oil producer, managing 16 million hectares and producing over 55 million tonnes annually. The sector supports...

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Sugar News in English

Bihar aims to expand sugarcane cultivation, says Minister

Bihar is aiming to expand sugarcane cultivation to over 300,000 hectares, with plans to restart closed mills and possibly set up new...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria targets sugarcane expansion

Nigeria is aggressively expanding its sugarcane industry to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production. Under NSMP II, sugarcane acreage has grown...