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Stagnant prices hurting mills, cane farmers: ISMA to Centre

ISMA urged the Union ministry to revise sugar and ethanol prices, noting sugar MSP has remained at Rs 3,100/quintal since 2018–19 despite...

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Sugar News in English

Shetti dares CM to reveal names of mills indulging in ‘kata mari’, says submitted proof of malpractice to Fadnavis in 2014

Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana president and former MP Raju Shetti accused the Maharashtra government of ignoring evidence of “kata mari” (record fudging) and...

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Maize News in English

Odisha : Heavy rain ravages paddy and maize crops in Gajapati; farmers in distress demand govt support

Heavy rainfall from a deep depression in Odisha’s Gajapati district has damaged paddy and maize crops in Mohana, especially in Govindapur and...

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Rice News in English

Pakistan : Price manipulation of rice crop unsettles farmers

Farmers in Sindh are protesting after rice purchase prices fell nearly 40%, from Rs 3,500 to Rs 2,200 per 40 kg, below...

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Rice News in English

Rice prices forecast to fall in 2025 marketing year

The 2025 U.S. rice season faced major challenges. Flooding in the Mississippi Delta forced replanting, and extreme heat and drought further hurt...

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Sugar News in English

Modi govt ensuring farmers welfare by strengthening sugar mills: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the expanded Pravara Sugar Factory in Ahilyanagar, unveiling statues of Vikhe Patil leaders. He highlighted Maharashtra’s...

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Maize News in English

Zimbabwe shuts the gate on maize – EP 16

Zimbabwe, once South Africa’s top maize importer, is prioritizing domestic production after a strong harvest. This policy shift may reduce regional maize...

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Rice News in English

Japanese Farmers Push for Reforms in Rice Market Regulation

In Hokkaido, Japan, rice farmers are increasingly frustrated with government policies. Price spikes and mismanaged supply led to political upheaval and complicated...