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Punjab Seeks ₹151 Crore Central Assistance After Floods Damage 5 Lakh Acres of Crops

Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian has requested an extra ₹151 crore under RKVY to restore flood-affected farmlands in Punjab’s border districts....

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Sugar News in English

Sugar mills to miss 1 mt export quota, ship around 7,75,000 tonnes, sources say

India’s sugar exports in 2024-25 are set to fall short of the 1 million-tonne target, likely reaching around 775,000 tonnes, as rising...

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Wheat News in English

UP govt to begin coarse grains procurement from Oct 1

Uttar Pradesh will procure coarse grains—maize, millet, and sorghum—from October 1 to December 31, 2025-26. Farmers must register or renew via fcs.up.gov.in...

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Maize News in English

India may see lower maize prices if US imports are eased, farmers may be hit

US maize imports could reshape India’s maize market. Farmers in Vidarbha, Buldhana, and Seoni shifted to maize due to ethanol demand, pushing...

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Rice News in English

Indian rice prices hit three-year low on weak demand, abundant stocks

Indian rice export prices dropped to a three-year low due to weak demand and ample supply. This week, 5% broken parboiled rice...

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Rice News in English

Punjab: Basmati’s premium aromatic variety hits mandis, fetches higher price than last year

Punjab has received 1 lakh tonnes of newly harvested premium basmati, priced ₹2,300–₹3,800 per quintal, higher than last season’s ₹3,295. Floods damaged...

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Rice News in English

FY26 food subsidy may exceed budget estimate by Rs 22,000 crore

India’s food subsidy for FY26 is set to exceed the budget estimate of Rs 2.03 lakh crore by over Rs 22,000 crore,...

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Rice News in English

Thailand’s Rice Exports Surge in Australia, Exceeding Expectations

Thailand’s rice promotion at Fine Food Australia 2025 boosted Thai rice’s popularity, attracting over 2,000 visitors. Thai Hom Mali rice, including specialty...