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147Sugar News in EnglishCane growers seek dues from factory
In Kalaburagi, sugarcane growers have urged the KPR factory in Chinamagera to pay Rs 16 crore in dues pending for 2022-23. Alleging...
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130Edible Oil News in EnglishPalm oil falls on profit-taking, weaker Chicago soyoil
On Thursday, Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower as profit-taking ensued amidst a backdrop of Chicago soyoil weakness, with the benchmark August...
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129Edible Oil News in EnglishSmuggled edible oils threatening local industry
Benso Oil Plantation PLC's GM, Samuel Avaala Awonnea, cites Togo's free port system for smuggled cooking oil surge in Ghana. Tensions in...
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149Edible Oil News in EnglishHow Finance bill will change edible oil prices
Consumers face a potential Sh160 hike per liter for edible oil if the Finance Bill 2024's proposed 25% excise duty on raw...
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143Edible Oil News in EnglishGovt shares pics of duplicate labels being put on fakeedible oil
In Rajasthan's Ajmer, a medical team confiscated approximately 18,000 liters of misbranded edible oil. The team uncovered a scheme involving duplicates and...
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133Rice News in EnglishIndonesia Starts Cloud Seeding for Rice Crop Before Dry Season
Indonesia initiates cloud seeding to boost crucial rice crop amid looming dry season. The country, having imported record rice quantities last year...
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115Rice News in EnglishLetter from China: China’s premium rice farms regain vitality after last summer flood
In Heilongjiang, China's leading grain province, paddy fields thrive despite previous typhoon devastation. Liu Xiu, aided by government support, rebuilds after floods,...
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138Rice News in EnglishChinese introduced rice varieties enhance production in Burundi
Burundi's agricultural expert, Alfred Niyokwishimira, commended China's collaboration for enhancing grain and livestock production. At a recent symposium, he noted the introduction...
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109Rice News in EnglishIndia may extend parboiled rice tax
India, the leading rice exporter, mulls extending a 20% export tax on parboiled rice to counter food inflation before national elections. Prime...
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107Rice News in EnglishDept pins hopes on direct-seeded rice to save Karnal groundwater
The Agriculture Department in Karnal increases the target for direct-seeded rice (DSR) to 30,000 acres to conserve groundwater. DSR, an eco-friendly method,...
