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163Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol blending in petrol now stands at over 15%
In a significant milestone for India's energy sector, New Delhi reports that average ethanol blending in petrol exceeded 15% for the first...
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191Sugar News in EnglishUnapproved varieties of cane
The Fiji government and Fiji Sugar Corporation plan to eradicate unapproved sugarcane varieties by 2026, upgrade factories for better mill efficiency, and...
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176Sugar News in EnglishWhat Sh1.5trn Mkulazi Agriculture Investment City means to Tanzania’s economy
Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) signed a $576 million agreement with investors to develop Mkulazi Agriculture Investment City in...
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169Sugar News in EnglishMSP on sugar: Industry demands and likely impact on retail prices
On June 14, the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) urged the government to raise the minimum selling price (MSP) of...
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194Sugar News in EnglishNFCSF demands hike in sugar price; submits proposal backed by data
"Harshvardhan Patil, President of NFCSF, urged an increase in the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar to Rs 42 per kg to...
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166Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oils, pulses in focus as agriculture minister Chouhan takes charge
New Delhi: The agriculture ministry, led by Shivraj Singh Chauhan, aims for self-sufficiency in pulses by 2027-28 and plans a new scheme...
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161Edible Oil News in EnglishSOPA urges Govt to hike customs duty, agri cess on edible oil imports to protect domestic growers, industry
The Soyabean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has urged the government to raise customs duty and agriculture cess on cheap edible oil...
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148Rice News in EnglishIncreased rice imports may still boost farmers’ competitiveness fund
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to become the world's largest rice importer in 2024, with imports projected at 4.6 million...
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194Rice News in EnglishRice farmers slam diesel price hike, ‘unhelpful’ subsidy programmes
The Malaysian rice industry faces uncertainty due to a significant rise in diesel prices after the government withdrew subsidies, affecting over 260,000...
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199Rice News in EnglishPrices of rice, spices go up before Eid
Rice, egg, and spice prices surged in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with onions hitting Tk 100/kg. Miniket rice rose Tk 5-7/kg, garlic...
