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RPCAU develops 3 maize varieties suited for Bihar’s conditions

Scientists at RPCAU, Bihar, have developed three maize varieties: Rajendra Baby Corn-1 (fast-growing, dual-purpose crop), Rajendra Pop Corn-1 (high-yielding, premium popcorn hybrid),...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Bihar pushes jatropha, ethanol to boost green energy

On World Biofuel Day, Bihar recalled A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s 2005 call for jatropha cultivation to meet energy needs. Farmers in Purnia and...

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Sugar News in English

Bihar government plans to revive Sakari and Raiyam sugar mills

Bihar plans to revive Sakari and Raiyam sugar mills and has filed for e-auction of Sasamusa Sugar Mill. To boost the sugar...

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Rice News in English

To ease agricultural exports in Bihar, APEDA centre will be opened in Patna

Bihar’s agricultural exports are set to rise with the opening of an APEDA regional office in Patna. This move will ease certification,...

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Maize News in English

Athawale launches five multistate Co-operatives in Madhubani, Bihar

A historic milestone in India’s cooperative movement was marked in Mithila, where Union Minister Ramdas Athawale launched five multistate cooperatives with strong...

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Sugar News in English

Bihar announces Rs 49 crore to boost sugarcane sector

The Bihar government approved ₹49 crore for the 2025–26 Sugarcane Development Programme and launched a ₹10 crore subsidised Sugarcane Mechanisation Scheme to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Ethanol unit to be set up in Bihar’s Khagaria: Minister

A 50,000-tonne grain silo was inaugurated in Khagaria, Bihar, by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, enhancing scientific storage and reducing post-harvest losses. He...