All posts tagged "farmers"
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170Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s ethanol policy and transformation of sugar industry
India's ethanol policy has significantly transformed its sugar industry, increasing ethanol blend from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 13% in 2023-24, with a...
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145Sugar News in EnglishSouth Florida farmers top water quality standards
South Florida’s Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) farmers have achieved a 46% annual phosphorus reduction, surpassing the 25% reduction required by the Everglades...
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150Sugar News in EnglishFrom backyard farms to sugarcane fields, celebrating agriculture with zest : Kerala
Hundreds of farmers in Kalamassery have revived fallow land, cultivating vegetables and paddy through the 'Krishikkoppam Kalamassery' campaign led by P. Rajeeve,...
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141Rice News in EnglishResilient catalysts: Can regenerative agriculture revolutionise rice farming for smallholders in Asia?
Rice farming, crucial for global food security, faces environmental challenges due to its high water use and methane emissions. Direct-seeded rice (DSR)...
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163Maize News in EnglishState to purchase maize at Sh4,000 per bag : Kenya
The Kenyan government will buy maize from farmers at Sh4,000 per 90-kg bag, as per Agriculture PS Paul Ronoh. Farmers can sell...
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176Maize News in EnglishNFRA on right track ensuring adequate maize stocks, food security in Malawi
The National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is successfully addressing Malawi's maize needs through mobile markets, according to CEO George Macheka. With the...
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167Rice News in EnglishApayao rice farmers start harvest under P29/kg scheme : Philippines
Farmers in Apayao, Philippines, have begun harvesting rice under a contract farming scheme with the National Irrigation Administration. Covering 250 hectares, the...
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144Rice News in EnglishAsia rice: India rates fall on weak export demand, Thai rates rise
Indian exporters are reducing basmati rice prices to stay competitive, but demand remains weak, with millers urging the government to cut or...
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133Edible Oil News in EnglishNakuru promotes canola, sunflower farming to cut cooking oil imports : Kenya
The Nakuru County government is promoting the cultivation of canola and sunflower to reduce Kenya’s dependency on imported edible oils. Agriculture executive...
