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Confed rejects DA’s sugar import plans

The Confederation of Sugarcane Producers' Associations (Confed) opposes the Department of Agriculture's plan to import 200,000 metric tons of refined sugar, citing...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Sugar and ethanol sector needs to focus on a 3-pronged strategy

As chair of the International Sugar Organization (ISO), India spearheaded initiatives for decarbonization and ethanol use, pushing towards net-zero emissions. The focus...

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Sugar News in English

Monsoon’s unpredictability: A sword of Damocles for Indian agriculture

India's 2023-24 sugar season saw improved sugarcane yields and production due to better-than-expected monsoon rains following an initial deficit. The IMD predicts...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil prices rise 15% in May; mightfuel inflation

New Delhi: Cooking oil prices surged 15% in May, potentially driving food inflation higher. April's retail inflation was 4.83%, with food inflation...

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Maize News in English

India’s maize exports in FY24 drop to 4-year low at 14.42 lakh tonnes on higher domestic prices

India's maize exports fell to a four-year low in 2023-24, declining 58% to 14.42 lakh tonnes from 34.53 lakh tonnes last year...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines: Unifed President sees 20 per cent drop in sugar production

Manuel Lamata, president of the United Sugar Producers Federation of the Philippines, anticipates a 20% sugar production decline due to El Niño-induced...

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Maize News in English

Govt identifies five drought mitigation pillars

Zimbabwe unveils a comprehensive strategy to combat El Nino-induced drought and fortify resilience in agriculture. Five key pillars, including increased irrigation, horticulture,...