Agricultural Sector Archives - Page 2 of 3

Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS-NPF): Post-Harvest Loans for Farmers; Features, Benefits, and How to Access Them

The **Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR Based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF)**, launched on December 16, 2024, provides farmers with access to institutional credit...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Delay in sugar importation to optimize utilization of local produce

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has received support from sugar farmers in Mindanao and Luzon for the government's decision to delay sugar...

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Wheat News in English

Pakistan : Record 15MMT biofortified, zinc-enriched wheat harvested

Pakistan achieved a milestone in agriculture by harvesting 15 million metric tons of zinc-enriched wheat, Akbar 2019, cultivated on 3.78 million hectares...

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Maize News in English

Port of Liverpool welcomes UK’s largest maize shipment

The Port of Liverpool has received the UK's largest shipment of feed maize, a 55,000-tonne cargo from the U.S. This shipment, ordered...

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Sugar News in English

Sri Lanka: Domestic sugar production decrease by 6.9 per cent

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s August 2024 Agriculture Data Bulletin reveals key trends: Paddy production for the 2024 Yala season is...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol in diesel: A step towards energy independence and environmental conservation!

The Indian government's initiative to blend 5% ethanol into diesel aims to reduce crude oil dependence, boost the agricultural sector, and enhance...

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Maize News in English

MAIZE SUPPLY A MAJOR CHALLENGE

Southern Africa is grappling with significant maize shortages due to a severe drought in 2024. Zambia’s maize production has dropped by over...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

EU action proves urgent as biofuel producers furlough workers

Brussels, 9 July 2024: The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) anticipates anti-dumping measures against Chinese biodiesel imports soon. The influx has led to...