All posts tagged "cultivation"
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75Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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93Maize News in EnglishFarmers warned of threat posed by GM Chinese corn
The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has warned Thai cassava farmers about China's expanding genetically modified (GM) corn production, which could...
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87Rice News in EnglishPAU rice variety PR 126 retains the top spot again
PR 126, a rice variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has become the preferred choice for farmers in Punjab and beyond...
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90Rice News in EnglishRice production hits record high
Bangladesh's rice production reached a record high of 3.91 crore tonnes in FY23, driven by expanded cultivation of high-yielding and hybrid varieties....
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87Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s first oil palm processing unit commences operations in Arunachal Pradesh under Mission Palm Oil
India's inaugural integrated Oil Palm Processing Unit by 3F Oil Palm in Arunachal Pradesh marks a milestone in domestic oil production, supported...
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80Rice News in English
Shrinking bowl: Rising input cost & low returns force cut in rice cultivation
Farmers in Bengal's rice belt, including East Burdwan, Birbhum, and Hooghly, are scaling back rice cultivation, impacting the state's food self-sufficiency. Spiraling...
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100Maize News in EnglishSeed sellers optimistic about higher maize acreage
With winter approaching, maize farmers in Bangladesh anticipate increased acreage due to higher grain prices and import dependence. The Maize Association of...
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102Rice News in EnglishS’wak firm develops rice substitute made from sago starch
Sarawak's innovation in food security takes a leap forward as Craun Research unveils a breakthrough: sago starch transformed into a rice substitute....
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93Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEnugu govt, FG partnership on cassava to bioethanol production yielding results — Commissioner
Enugu State intensifies cassava cultivation for bioethanol production, boosting economy and security. Over 1000 hectares of cassava farms established. Partnership with federal...
