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100EnglishWheat cultivation grows by 7 percent
ISLAMABAD – Owing to the incentives introduced by the government, wheat sowing in the country during the current season (Rabi 2023-24) increased...
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105EnglishIndian wheat crop: Fingers crossed on above-normal temperature forecast in Feb-March
The wheat crop may come under threat from the predictions of higher temperatures before harvest. A likely above-normal temperature in February-March will...
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112EnglishWheat sowing area dips by 7,500 hectares in Himachal
Wheat is one of the major food crops in Himachal Pradesh, mainly produced in Kangra, Una Mandi, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Solan and Sirmaur...
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139EnglishRussian wheat estimates can be tough to make
SASKATOON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says strained diplomatic relations with Russia are hampering its ability to properly forecast the country’s...
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109EnglishHeavy rains displace families, destroy crops in Kiambu
Residents of Tiekuni village in Kiambu are counting losses after heavy rains accompanied by strong winds destroyed crops and houses leaving them...
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125EnglishIndia’s Rabi Bounty: Flourishing Wheat, Mustard, and Coarse Cereals Paint a Promising Agricultural Canvas
India’s rabi season unveils a thriving agricultural panorama with increased wheat, mustard, and coarse cereals acreage, balancing challenges in pulses and oilseeds. Sustained...
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117EnglishState begins procuring maize directly from farmers
Kolkata: West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited (WBLDCL) has started procurement of maize directly from farmers belonging to Self Help Groups (SHGs)...
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105EnglishPraj Industries starts making jet fuel from alcohol
Industrial biotechnology company Praj Industries has started the first pilot project in the country to make aviation turbine fuel from alcohol. The...
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136EnglishUSDA Funds Improvement Projects At 2 Ethanol Plants
The USDA on Jan. 22 awarded $1 million each to Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy LLC and Granite Falls Energy LLC. The grant...
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110EnglishFuel tax refund to incentivize higher ethanol blends passes state Senate
PIERRE — A bill to incentivize the sale of more ethanol passed through the state Senate on Monday with 33 yes votes...
