Tamil Nadu announced new sugar sector initiatives, including 50% subsidy for quality seed cane on 17,315 acres, a ₹9 crore cultivation programme,...
Indonesia’s tighter palm oil export controls are accelerating India’s NMEO-OP programme. With oil palm plantations nearing the 650,000-hectare target, India aims to...
Pakistan’s palm oil imports reached a record 3.482 million tonnes worth $3.785 billion, driven by rising edible oil demand and lower domestic...
ISMA and NFCSF proposed starting the 2026-27 sugar crushing season 10–15 days earlier to boost festive-season supplies and stabilise prices. They reaffirmed...
The Government of India clarified that reports claiming U.S. ethanol imports for fuel blending are false. Ethanol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol...
WISMA reaffirmed support for India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, saying it saved ₹1.13 lakh crore in foreign exchange, reduced crude imports by...
Global sugar futures rallied sharply on August 6, with NY Raw Sugar rising 2.77% and London White Sugar gaining 2.10%. Brent crude,...
Global wheat exports from the seven largest exporters are projected to decline in 2026/27 due to drought, reduced acreage and Black Sea...
U.S. rice prices have surged 36% in 2026 as sharply lower planting, especially in Arkansas, tightens supply expectations. Reduced acreage, driven by...
Maharashtra’s sugar mills earned over ₹8,250 crore from ethanol and bagasse-based power generation during the 2025–26 season, strengthening industry finances. However, many...