All posts tagged "agriculture"
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71Rice News in EnglishKharif sowing area down 17.69 lakh hectares from last year as rice coverage falls: MoAFW
India’s kharif sowing area declined 17.69 lakh hectares to 1,086.31 lakh hectares by September 4, mainly due to lower rice coverage. Pulses...
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115Maize News in EnglishKarnataka : Crops destroyed in 1.93 lakh hectares, yet Vijayanagar district not drought-hit
Vijayanagar district faces severe crop losses, with an estimated 1.93 lakh hectares—90% of kharif acreage—affected by inadequate rainfall. Maize, hybrid jowar, sunflower,...
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94Maize News in EnglishThailand cancels plans to import 600 thsd tons of corn as domestic supply improves
Thailand cancelled plans to import 600,000 tons of ASEAN feed corn on August 27, 2026, to protect domestic farmers and support prices...
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109Maize News in EnglishIndia’s rice and corn production to fall by 12 mln tons due to weak monsoon
A weak, erratic 2026 monsoon threatens India’s 2026/27 grain output, cutting projected rice production by 4.5% to 147 million tons and corn...
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99Wheat News in EnglishPAU’s new high-yield wheat variety to debut at melas this month
Punjab Agricultural University will introduce wheat variety PBW 887 at September fairs for timely sown, irrigated conditions. It yields 1.4% more than...
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81Maize News in EnglishTelangana wants Centre to procure pulses, maize, jowar
Telangana has urged the Centre to raise the procurement limit for pulses and oilseeds from 25% to 100%, while ensuring full procurement...
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96Rice News in EnglishIndonesia to expand high-yield rice seeds nationwide
Indonesia plans to expand high-yield rice seeds from its Subang BRMP Padi center nationwide, with varieties producing 10–13 tonnes per hectare. The...
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112Wheat News in EnglishAustralia raises grain and oilseed crop forecast as growing conditions improve
Australia’s 2026/27 winter crop forecast has risen 12% to 61 million tonnes, potentially the fourth-largest on record. Wheat output is forecast at...
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85Maize News in EnglishMaharashtra 5% short of kharif sowing target; maize & pulses acreage drops
Maharashtra has completed 95.1% of its kharif sowing target, covering 1.36 crore hectares. While cotton and soybean acreage remained largely stable, maize...
