All posts tagged "agriculture"
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170Maize News in EnglishFrance sees maize area up nearly 10% in shift to spring crops
France anticipates a 10% increase in grain maize planting due to winter crop damage from heavy rain, according to the farm ministry....
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135Sugar News in EnglishOrganic sugar production in Negros Occidental down by 40%, group says
Organic sugar producers in Negros Occidental urgently seek government aid as El Niño devastates crops, slashing production by 40%. The Fair Trade...
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165Sugar News in EnglishDrought shuttered Texas’ last sugar mill. Now, farmers are asking which crop is next?
Severe drought in Texas has devastated agriculture, with the last sugar mill shutting down due to water scarcity. Farmer Michael England had...
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185Maize News in EnglishFood security: FG targets rice, maize, others, for year-round cropping
Federal Government emphasizes year-round cropping, targeting staple crops like rice, maize, and wheat. Minister Kyari highlights success in dry season wheat farming,...
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159Rice News in EnglishMalaysia to request additional 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India
Malaysia plans to request an extra 500,000 metric tons of white rice from India, adding to the 170,000 tons already allocated. With...
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179Wheat News in EnglishWheat purchases top 25 million tonnes but 1.5% lower than last year
As of May 12, wheat procurement stands at 25.30 million tonnes (mt), down from 25.682 mt last year, according to official data....
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162Rice News in EnglishSnippets on Syed Ghani Khan’s effort to preserve many rice varieties from extinction
Rice, a staple for over half the global population, reigns as Asia and Africa's primary food. Historians trace its domestication to China...
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173Wheat News in EnglishAt 127.6 lakh tonnes, wheat arrivals in Punjab mandis surpass last yr’s procurement figures
Punjab's wheat procurement surpasses last year's total with 127.61 lakh tonnes already arrived. Expecting bumper crop of 175 lakh tonnes. Single-day arrivals...
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152Sugar News in EnglishSugar Industry Woes: Congress accuses BJP of Neglect in Uttar Pradesh
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the BJP government for neglecting Uttar Pradesh farmers, highlighting issues like the defunct trauma center in...
