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Ukraine to boost grain production and exports in MY 2026/27

Ukraine’s grain production is forecast to rise in MY 2026/27, driven by favourable weather and adequate inputs. Corn, barley and rapeseed output...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol uses 3–5 litres of water, not 10,000; misinterpreted data clouds energy security debate: Grain Ethanol Industry – GEMA

GEMA refuted claims that ethanol uses 10,000 litres of water per litre, clarifying actual industrial usage is only 3–5 litres. It highlighted...

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Sugar News in English

State-wise monthly sugar quota for sale in May 2026

India allocated a May 2026 sugar quota of 22.5 LMT to 586 mills, lower than previous years, as the crushing season ends....

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Rice News in English

World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

Global rice supply may tighten as Asian farmers cut planting due to high fertilizer and fuel costs from the Iran war, alongside...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

India’s push for ethanol-blended fuel to worsen water crisis: Report

India faces rising water stress as ethanol push gains momentum. While leaders like Nitin Gadkari promote fuel blending, concerns grow over ethanol’s...

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Rice News in English

Nigeria : Senate moves to slash $2bn rice imports, boost food security with new agro bills

Nigeria’s Senate approved key agriculture bills to boost food security and cut imports, including plans for a national food reserve system, mandatory...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan govt restores 18pc GST on sugar

Pakistan has restored 18% sales tax on imported sugar, ending the reduced 0.25% rate introduced in 2025 to boost supply. The move...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil firms weigh fresh price hikes amid cost pressures

Indian edible oil firms plan 5–6% price hikes as import costs surge up to 20% amid high crude oil, freight, and currency...

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Edible Oil News in English

Reinstate standard edible oil pack sizes, SOPA urges govt

SOPA has urged the government to restore standard edible oil pack sizes, citing consumer confusion and unfair competition after deregulation. Non-uniform packaging...