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Punjab pushes Direct Sowing of Rice to tackle falling groundwater levels

Punjab will expand Direct Sowing of Rice across five lakh acres in 2026-27 to combat severe groundwater depletion, with 111 blocks over-exploited....

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Pakistan’s wheat crisis deepens as policy failures trigger fear of shortages

Pakistan’s wheat sector faces a deepening crisis as production may fall over 20% below demand amid rising input costs, unstable global markets...

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Sugar News in English

Why transparent sugarcane pricing can improve sustainability across the sector

India emphasised transparent sugarcane pricing through the FRP mechanism to strengthen farmer incomes, encourage sustainable farming and support ethanol expansion. The sector’s...

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Sugar News in English

India allocates 8606 MTRV raw cane sugar quota to USA for fiscal year 2026

India allocated an 8,606 metric tonne raw sugar export quota to the United States under the Tariff Rate Quota scheme for fiscal...

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Wheat News in English

Egypt plans global grain hub, supply minister says

Egypt plans to establish a global grain trading and storage hub with modern elevators, transport and processing facilities, strengthening its partnership with...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Govt body okays Tk 449cr purchase of edible oil, lentils to stabilise market

Bangladesh approved purchases worth Tk 448.8 crore for edible oil and lentils through open tender to stabilise domestic supplies and prices. The...

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Edible Oil News in English

Beyond area expansion: Why oil palm productivity will decide India’s edible oil future

India is accelerating oil palm cultivation under the NMEO-OP mission to reduce edible oil imports. However, industry experts warn that long-term success...

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Rice News in English

El Niño, Middle East conflict threaten Philippine rice output

Philippines and other Asian rice producers face risks of lower output as El Niño and surging fertiliser prices raise farming costs. IRRI...

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Wheat News in English

Uttar Pradesh : Crop wheat purchase jumps up by 35%

Uttar Pradesh recorded a 35% rise in cooperative wheat procurement during the ongoing rabi season, reaching 6.45 lakh tonnes. Improved rural access,...