All posts tagged "farmers"
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283Sugar News in EnglishTamil Nadu: Sugarcane farmers demand state government to instruct sugar mill to disburse pending dues
Sugarcane farmers in Kumbakonam staged a rally, carrying the tricolor flag, to demand the state government's intervention in securing overdue payments from...
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704Rice News in EnglishHyderabad-based IIRR develops three high-yielding, all climatic-resilient rice varieties
Three new climate-resilient rice varieties, DRR Dhan 73, 74, and 78, developed by Hyderabad-based researchers, were recently released by Prime Minister Narendra...
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450Maize News in EnglishNorthern, middle belt agriculture zone in crisis
Drought is ravaging maize and cereal crops in Northern Ghana, particularly in the Upper West and Northern Regions. Severe heatwaves have destroyed...
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277Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishFarmers protest construction of ethanol factory in Dilawarpur Mandal, Telangana
Farmers in Dilawarpur mandal have protested against a new ethanol factory being built by a Hyderabad-based company. They allege the factory will...
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328Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers protest as millers push for further drop in buying prices
The Kenya Sugar Manufacturers Association (KESMA) objects to the new cane price of Sh4,950 per ton set by the Sugar Directorate, claiming...
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307Sugar News in EnglishSwamimalai sugarcane farmers take out a rally
On Independence Day, sugarcane farmers from Thirumandankudi rallied to demand the settlement of dues and relief from bank loans. They've protested for...
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256Wheat News in EnglishIndia raises 2016 wheat support price by 5.2 pct – minister
India has increased the government purchase price for new-season wheat to 1,525 rupees per 100 kg, up from 1,450 rupees in 2015....
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335Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishNeed of sufficient sugarcane availability for fulfilling requirement of around 1000 crores litres ethanol for ethanol blending programme
Ethanol's role in sustainable energy is crucial, with sugarcane being a primary source. The Indian government aims for 1,000 crore liters of...
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352Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Farmers reject new lower average prices for sugarcane delivered to millers
Farmers have rejected a reduction in sugarcane prices to Sh4,950 per tonne, effective this month, and have resolved to withdraw their supply...
