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Within next six months, major automobile manufacturers will launch vehicles that will run on 100 per cent bioethanol: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tata will launch 100% bioethanol vehicles within six months, marking a key...

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Maize News in English

SA to allow GM maize from the US as drought hits crop

South Africa will issue permits for genetically engineered US maize imports due to a 22% production drop caused by drought. The country...

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Edible Oil News in English

LIC increases stake to 5.02% in edible oil refiner Patanjali Foods

LIC increased its stake in Patanjali Foods to 5.02% from 4.986% via open market purchases. The acquisition involved 1,25,000 shares at an...

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Maize News in English

Kenya Maize production projected at 75 million bags for 2024

Kenya projects 75 million bags of maize in 2024, aided by fertilizer subsidies and good weather. Agriculture CS Andrew Karanja announced government...

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Maize News in English

Activists urge Tamil Nadu to stop sale of GM maize

The Tamil Nadu Organic Farmers Association and other groups urged CM MK Stalin to halt genetically modified (GM) maize sales in the...

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Rice News in English

Ghana : FDA confirms Moshosho rice was wholesome before distribution

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has dismissed claims that 22,000 bags of expired Moshosho white Doubled Sortex Indian Rice were distributed...

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Rice News in English

India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon

India is expected to produce a record 119.93 million tonnes of rice in the 2024-25 kharif season, driven by a good monsoon....

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh Govt warned of rice shortage amid market instability

Bangladesh’s Home Ministry has warned of a potential rice shortfall due to rising dollar prices, floods, and market volatility. Traders have been...

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Rice News in English

Bihar : BAU introduces dual cropping system

Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) in Bhagalpur has introduced a dual cropping method for groundnut and rice using raised beds and ridge-and-furrow techniques....