All posts tagged "farmers"
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65Sugar News in EnglishThese 13 sugar factories in Solapur and Dharashiv districts miscalculated sugarcane bills
As of February 15, 2025, sugar mills in Maharashtra have cleared 87.07% of their Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) dues to sugarcane...
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65Maize News in EnglishBridging the gender gap in maize breeding: A call for inclusive agricultural research in Nigeria
A gender-responsive approach to maize breeding is crucial for food security in Nigeria and Africa. Research highlights gendered preferences, with men prioritizing...
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58Wheat News in EnglishWheat futures dip on favourable weather
Chicago wheat futures fell 0.27% to $5.46-6/8 a bushel, pressured by favorable weather in key regions and ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks. A...
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80Rice News in EnglishKogi VCDP Farmers Reap Bumper Dry Season Rice Harvest, Laud VCDP Support
Farmers in Kogi State, under the IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), are celebrating a record dry-season rice harvest, thanks to improved seeds,...
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67Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : PAC questions sugar price surge, criticizes ministries’ inaction
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized ministries for failing to report on rising sugar prices, summoning key federal secretaries. It also flagged...
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59Wheat News in EnglishWashington : US wheat’s environmental footprint improving
A life cycle analysis by Texas A&M and Colorado State University reveals significant environmental improvements in US wheat farming from 1978 to...
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52Maize News in EnglishMP Farmers Use Saree ‘Jugaad’ To Protect Crops From Heat, Leave Everyone Baffled
Farmers in Patonda, Madhya Pradesh, are using sarees to shield crops from extreme heat. This cost-effective ‘jugaad’ technique helps protect maize, sugarcane,...
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75Wheat News in EnglishTrump tariffs, shipping fees could take a big bite out of Colorado’s wheat and potatoes industry
Colorado wheat farmers face new worries as the Trump administration plans to impose $1 million+ fees on Chinese-built cargo ships. The move...
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58Wheat News in EnglishRow crop planting begins in Arkansas
Arkansas farmers have begun planting, with 2% of corn in the ground, slightly ahead of last year. Wheat conditions are strong, while...
