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170Rice News in EnglishPAU, rice millers join hands to curb sale of substandard seed
Stakeholders convened to address concerns over counterfeit seeds and milling quality in Punjab's rice industry. PAU Vice-Chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal stressed the...
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178Rice News in EnglishNew rice variety immune to Yellow Stem Borer
"Hyderabad Scientists Break New Ground: Unveil YSB-Resistant Rice Variety. In a groundbreaking feat, genetic scientists from Hyderabad have pioneered India's first exclusive...
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171Rice News in EnglishRice millers raise pressing concerns
Rice millers in Ludhiana voice worries over PR 126 seed sales during a PAU meeting chaired by VC Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal....
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198Rice News in EnglishWatch out for ‘rice pulling’ scam
Two men were arrested near Yediyur lake, Kanakapura Road, for selling 'rice pulling vessels,' recovering Rs 70 lakh. The scam exploits superstitions,...
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166Rice News in EnglishSnippets on Syed Ghani Khan’s effort to preserve many rice varieties from extinction
Rice, a staple for over half the global population, reigns as Asia and Africa's primary food. Historians trace its domestication to China...
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179Maize News in EnglishTechnology-driven fertiliser application boosted maize production in 2023: Ruto
President William Ruto advocates for a continent-wide green revolution through subsidized fertilizer use in Africa. He highlights Kenya's success, distributing inputs to...
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224Maize News in EnglishBritish American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation invests N4bn, empowers 1,000 Ogun maize farmers
BATNF and Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture collaborate to support 1,000 maize farmers, aiming for productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Investment exceeds N4...
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238Maize News in EnglishBATNF Empowers 1,000 Ogun Maize Farmers
The British American Tobacco Foundation (BATNF) and Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture collaborate to empower 1,000 farmers through the Maize Empowerment Project....
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194Maize News in EnglishZambia suspends tax on maize imports
In response to a severe drought-induced maize shortage, the Zambian cabinet has greenlit the suspension of tax on all imported maize. Chief...
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181Wheat News in EnglishWheat prices have surged to 8-month highs amid global conflict and extreme weather
Wheat prices have surged to their highest levels in eight months, driven by global geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather. Chicago SRW wheat...
