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Robust Sugar Production in India Knocks Prices Lower

Sugar prices fell as rising output in India and Brazil reinforced surplus expectations. India’s production rose 22% year-on-year, while Brazil reported higher...

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Sugar News in English

Punjab cabinet approves Rs. 68.50 per quintal sugarcane subsidy

The Punjab Cabinet approved a ₹68.50 per quintal subsidy for sugarcane farmers for the 2025–26 season, over the ₹416 SAP. It also...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Davos 2026: UPL looking to scale up with new irrigation technologies and specialized ethanol plant, says Karnataka Minister

Karnataka minister MB Patil met UPL chairman Jai Shroff at WEF Davos to discuss expanding UPL’s agricultural presence in the state. Plans...

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Edible Oil News in English

Malaysian palm oil end with little change

Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed, pressured by China’s planned tariff cuts on Canadian canola and Indonesia shelving its B50 biodiesel...

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Maize News in English

Myanmar maize export to commence on 1 Feb under zero duty

Myanmar will resume zero-tariff maize exports to Thailand from February 1 to August 31 under Form-D rules. Exports, routed via maritime channels,...

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Rice News in English

Hili exporters welcome Bangladesh’s decision to import rice from India

Bangladesh has approved importing 200,000 tonnes of rice from India to curb rising prices, raising total approved imports to 800,000 tonnes. Exporters...

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Wheat News in English

Strong wheat acreage points to plentiful output

India’s wheat acreage has risen to 33.4 million hectares, 7% above the five-year average, supported by favourable weather. Total rabi sowing is...

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Sugar News in English

Egypt’s PM reviews plans to develop sugar industry

Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reviewed plans to revive state-owned sugar companies, reaffirming support for food security. The government achieved sugar self-sufficiency...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil under pressure and its adjustment

Palm oil futures have been volatile since January 2026, pressured by high Malaysian inventories and policy uncertainty in Indonesia. While production is...