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Karnataka : Cane yield hit due to land fragmentation

Mandya, Karnataka's key sugarcane-growing region, faces stagnant yields due to land fragmentation, poor spacing, excessive water use, and nutrient imbalance. Experts highlight...

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Sugar News in English

Tanzania : TARI to produce 600 tonnes of ‘resistant’ sugar cane seeds

Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) launched a project to produce 600 tonnes of high-yielding, disease-free sugarcane seeds. Collaborating with farmers and Mkulazi...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Once ethanol production exceeds local consumption levels, India will sell it in the global market through exports: Amit Shah

Amit Shah highlighted farmers’ dual role as food and energy providers through ethanol production. He announced the reopening of three Gujarat sugar...

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Wheat News in English

Why sugar & wheat are the main food inflation worries now

Wheat and sugar production in India face uncertainties, impacting food inflation. While wheat stocks are higher than last year, final yields depend...

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Rice News in English

Japan auctions emergency rice reserves as prices soar

Japan has launched a rare auction of 150,000 tons of emergency rice reserves to curb soaring prices caused by poor harvests, panic-buying,...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan minister urges timely sale of stored wheat to avoid financial losses, benefit farmers

Pakistan’s Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain urged authorities to expedite wheat sales before the new harvest to prevent financial losses. He...

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Rice News in English

Why Punjab’s farmers are keen on cultivating hybrid rice varieties

Farmers in Punjab are increasingly adopting hybrid rice varieties due to higher yields and water efficiency. However, concerns over milling efficiency and...