agriculture Archives

Maha delegation to soon meet Union Ministers to discuss farmers’ issues

Ahead of Maharashtra’s upcoming Assembly elections, a state delegation will meet Union Ministers to address farmers’ concerns over export policies affecting crops...

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Maize News in English

Rwanda Govt earmarks over Rwf54bn for fertilisers, Maize seeds

Rwanda has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for 2024/2025 in subsidies for mineral fertilizers and seeds. This includes Rwf10.6 billion for seeds and Rwf43.6...

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Sugar News in English

South Florida farmers top water quality standards

South Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) farmers have achieved a 46% annual phosphorus reduction, surpassing the 25% reduction required by the Everglades...

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Sugar News in English

From backyard farms to sugarcane fields, celebrating agriculture with zest : Kerala

Hundreds of farmers in Kalamassery have revived fallow land, cultivating vegetables and paddy through the 'Krishikkoppam Kalamassery' campaign led by P. Rajeeve,...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane harvest meets demand, but drier conditions threaten early season end

South Africa’s canegrowers have delivered 10.6 million tons of sugarcane by August 17, slightly up from last year, with a 2% improvement...

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Sugar News in English

Biochar from bagasse: Turning sugar industry waste into a sustainable resource

India's sugar production exceeded expectations due to reduced ethanol diversion, resulting in a 2 million tonne addition to sugar stocks. The government's...

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Sugar News in English

MP calls for more funding for sugar sector reforms

" Kanduyi MP John Makali criticized the Sh700 million allocated for state-owned sugar mill reforms, deeming it insufficient given the sector's importance...

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Maize News in English

Zimbabwe to import 3.2m tonnes of maize

Zimbabwe has issued 651 import permits for 3.2 million tonnes of maize to address drought impacts, surpassing the annual need of 2.2...

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Rice News in English

Udupi’s paddy fields thrive amid rains, tradition meets modernity in agriculture

Recent rains in Udupi have boosted paddy planting, blending traditional practices with modern techniques to address labor shortages and weather unpredictability. Once-common...