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127EnglishThailand to develop premium rice market
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s emphasis going forward will be a focus on quality rather than quantity of its rice as the country eyes...
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126EnglishState extends free rice scheme by 5 yrs
Bhubaneswar: The state government on Friday extendedthe 5kg free rice scheme under the state food securityscheme (SFSS) for another five years. Total...
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105EnglishPunjab: 12 millers default on Rs 47 crore rice delivery to govt in 5 years
The next year was no different when a default of 3,555 tonnes of rice, worth Rs 13.10 crore, was reported in the...
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112EnglishRice inflation: FCI chief appeals traders to buy grain under OMSS
Expressing concern over rice inflation, FCI chief Ashok K Meena on Friday asserted that the PDS rice is of “extremely” good quality...
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124EnglishMissing rice: Four officials suspended
Commissioner and Disciplinary Authority of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Kanagavalli M. has placed four officials of the department under...
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136EnglishFCI sells 429,000 MT wheat, 14,760 MT rice in West Bengal via e-auction
The Food Corporation India (FCI) has sold 4.29 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and 14,760 metric tonnes of non-fortified rice through 25...
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125EnglishGovernment allows 1.7 million tonnes sugar diversion for ethanol production
In a move to bolster ambitious biofuel initiative and mitigate potential disruptions, the governmenthas given the nod to sugar mills to redirect...
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137EnglishCentre allows ethanol production from sugarcane juice, B-heavy molasses
A week after prohibiting the use of sugarcane juice and sugar syrup for making ethanol, following industry pressure, the government on Friday...
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134EnglishDriving the future with fuel-agnostic technology for sustainable transportation
In the 21st century, the imperative for global sustainability has become increasingly acute, driven by climate change and resource scarcity. This urgency...
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124EnglishEmbu Farmers Turn To Sugarcane Farming Over Low Income From Coffee And Macadamia
Farmers from Embu county have embarked on diversification following what they describe as low returns from traditional crops. Many farmers in Embu and...
