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197Rice News in EnglishNepal seeks shift from manual to mechanical rice transplantation
Nepal rice experts called for affordable, sustainable mechanisation to reduce labour dependence and improve productivity. With rice covering 1.42 million hectares and...
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169Wheat News in EnglishWheat’s MSP hike of Rs 25/quintal insufficient: Farmers
Farmer organisations in Bathinda criticised the Centre’s Rs 25 wheat MSP hike to Rs 2,610 per quintal for 2027-28, calling it inadequate....
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151Sugar News in EnglishMorning Market Update –01/10/2026
On September 30, sugar markets closed lower, with NY raw sugar down 0.23 to 18.61 cents/lb and London white sugar down 3.20...
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413Wheat News in EnglishIndia raises wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for 2027-28
The Union Cabinet raised the wheat MSP by Rs 25 to Rs 2,610 per quintal for the 2027-28 rabi season, with total...
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120Wheat News in EnglishEgypt wheat imports fall 49%, but buying needs remain high
Egypt imported 1.02 million tons of wheat from July to August 2026, marking a 49% drop due to Black Sea logistics risks....
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172Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s sunflower oil imports seen up 30% on duty cut, industry official says
India’s sunflower oil imports are set to surge 30% to 3.5 million metric tonnes in 2026/27 following tariff cuts, reducing soyoil purchases...
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262Sugar News in English14 LMT sugar quota fixed for first fortnight of October 2026
The Food Ministry fixed the domestic sugar sales quota at 14 lakh metric tonnes for the first fortnight of October 2026 (covering...
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239Rice News in EnglishNo major impact of El Nino on agricultural production: Chouhan
India has set a foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for 2026-27 despite a 12% rainfall deficit, with the government expecting...
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132Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oils duty cut: Indian govt has to balance consumers’ and farmers’ interest, says Agriculture Minister
India’s government has defended edible oil duty cuts to ensure consumer availability while balancing farmers’ interests. With rising food inflation and heavy...
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148Wheat News in EnglishRussia plans to buy up to 3 mln tons of grain for state reserves amid export problems
Russia plans to restart state grain purchases in 2026–2027 to support farmers amid export challenges and weak market conditions. The intervention fund...
