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As poor-quality wheat piles up, procurement agencies seek waiver of storage gain norms

Punjab procurement agencies have urged the Centre to waive wheat storage gain norms for 2026–27, citing severe crop damage from heatwaves and...

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Maize News in English

Bangladesh : Manikganj farmers eye bumper maize production as harvesting goes on in full swing

Manikganj is witnessing a maize boom, with cultivation exceeding targets due to strong demand, low irrigation needs, and ease of farming. Farmers...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa: Tongaat Hulett liquidation paused as rescue efforts continue

Tongaat Hulett has secured temporary relief as liquidation is paused, backed by funding from the Industrial Development Corporation. While operations continue, a...

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Rice News in English

Telangana urges Centre to procure 30 LMT parboiled rice for 2025-26 crop season

Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to procure 30 LMT of parboiled rice for 2025–26 to support farmers amid a projected 90 LMT...

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Sugar News in English

Efforts on to ensure 100% cane payments to farmers: Kolhapur Sugar Commissioner Sanjay Kolte

Maharashtra sugar mills face mounting pressure as 139 of 205 mills haven’t cleared full FRP dues. Outstanding payments, though reduced to ~₹1,012...

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Rice News in English

Malaysia : Higher costs drive paddy farmers towards oil palm, threaten rice output

Rising fuel and input costs are pushing Malaysian paddy farmers to shift towards crops like oil palm. Diesel prices have surged, increasing...

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Maize News in English

Telangana urges Centre to include maize under PSS

Telangana seeks central support to procure maize under MSP as prices fall ₹641 below benchmark due to bumper output. With ~29.7 LMT...

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Rice News in English

Summer crop acreage rises marginally; rice area declines

India’s summer crop area rose slightly to 6.41 million hectares, led by higher pulses, coarse cereals, and oilseeds sowing. However, declining rice...