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178EnglishSugar quota for ethanol down 55%
The government has decided to allocate 1.7 million tonne (MT) of sugar for ethanol production in the current season against 3.8 MT...
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166EnglishCentre allows use of sugarcane juice, B-molasses to make ethanol; caps sugar diversion at 17 lakh tonnes in 2023-24
In a U-turn, the government on December 15 reversed its decision to ban the use of sugarcane juice for making ethanol as it allowed...
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170EnglishSugarcane growers cry foul
RAHIM YAR KHAN: Complaints of unwarranted deductions by sugar mills from payments to farmers and buying cheap sugarcane through brokers have emerged...
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144EnglishCongress Government Accused of Neglecting Sugarcane Growers’ Concerns
Belagavi: Former minister Srimant Patil voiced his frustration against the Congress government, accusing it of exploiting discussions on sugarcane growers in the...
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161EnglishPrices of edible oil, broiler, egg, garlic surge
The prices of edible oil, broiler chicken, eggs and garlic increased while the prices of vegetables decreased on the kitchen markets in...
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158EnglishThailand 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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157EnglishState 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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140EnglishPunjab: 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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162EnglishRice 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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153EnglishMissing 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...
