All posts tagged "farmers"
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199Rice News in EnglishClimate change likely to reduce rainfed rice yields by 20% during 2050s and 10-47% during 2080s: Centre reply in Rajya Sabha
The government told Rajya Sabha that climate change—particularly irregular rainfall and high temperatures—is expected to significantly reduce crop productivity. Studies show rainfed...
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93Wheat News in EnglishPakistan: Sindh farmers to boycott wheat cultivation over 45% “unconstitutional” Agri-Tax
The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture has rejected the 45% agricultural income tax, calling it unconstitutional and IMF-driven. Farmers plan legal action and...
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159Sugar News in EnglishNepal : Farmers say ‘betrayed’ as government cuts sugarcane subsidy by half
Nepal’s government has halved the sugarcane subsidy from Rs70 to Rs35 per quintal, citing fiscal pressure, angering farmers facing rising costs. Despite...
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173Sugar News in EnglishCoke’s shift to cane sugar would be expensive, hurt US farmers
A possible shift by Coca-Cola and other U.S. beverage companies from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar could be costly,...
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217Maize News in EnglishMaize acreage up 15% till July 21, seen heading for a new high as farmers expand area
Maize cultivation in India has surged 15% this kharif season, reaching 71.21 lakh hectares by July 21, up from 61.73 lakh hectares...
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113Maize News in EnglishIndian farmers shifting to maize cultivation as soybean, cotton acreage shrinks
Maize cultivation in India has surged this kharif season, rising from 61.73 to 71.21 lakh hectares, driven by its demand in ethanol...
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194Sugar News in EnglishHaryana Minister orders timely payment to sugarcane farmers
Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed officials to ensure timely payment to sugarcane farmers, especially those linked to the...
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182Sugar News in EnglishTamil Nadu: Virudhunagar collector orders Dharani Sugars to clear pending dues to sugarcane farmers
Virudhunagar Collector N.O. Sukhaputra has directed Dharani Sugars to repay ₹2.61 crore in dues to sugarcane farmers by July 2025. The pending...
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194Rice News in EnglishKenya Govt says Mwea farmers harvested 160K metric tonnes of rice in 2024
Kenya harvested a record 160,270 metric tonnes of rice in 2024 from the Mwea Irrigation Scheme and surrounding areas, according to Interior...
