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Pakistan : CM Maryam Nawaz welcomes China’s BGI group to invest in rice, corn cultivation in Punjab

The Chinese BGI Group has proposed a pilot project for rice and corn cultivation in Punjab's Bahawalpur desert, alongside planting GMO cotton...

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Rice News in English

West Bengal : Malda dist achieves 70% of its target for paddy procurement

Malda district's Food Department has achieved 70% of its paddy procurement target, ensuring self-sufficiency in rice production for local ration needs. With...

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Rice News in English

Venezuelan rice production increases by 26% in 2024

In 2024, Venezuela's rice sector saw a 26% increase in planted area, reaching 120,000 hectares. The yield was approximately 5,000 kg per...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane shortage to shut most sugar mills in UP, Maharashtra by March

The 2024-25 sugarcane season in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka faces significant challenges, including crop diseases and weather-related issues, leading to lower...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan sugar exports to Afghanistan surge by 3473pc

Pakistan's sugar exports to Afghanistan surged by 3473% in the first half of FY 2024-25, reaching $211.8 million, compared to just $5.9...

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Wheat News in English

French wheat exports slump on poor crop, Algeria spat and Russian rivalry

France's wheat exports are at a historic low, projected at 3.5 million metric tons for 2024/25, the lowest this century. Poor harvests,...

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Sugar News in English

Thailand : Smog clears as Thai sugar mills slash burnt sugarcane purchases

Thailand achieved its lowest-ever ratio of charred sugarcane, with nearly 90% of sugarcane sourced from non-burning plantations. Government measures, including increased fines...

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Wheat News in English

Maharashtra : Wheat pesticide damages onion crops on 100 acres

A wheat-specific pesticide damaged onion crops on over 100 acres in Nashik, affecting 46 farmers. Fertilizer outlets allegedly recommended its use on...