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Arunachal targets 35,723 hectares under oil palm cultivation by 2025-26: Governor

Arunachal Pradesh has expanded oil palm cultivation by 4,690 hectares, benefiting 2,000 farmers under the ‘Per Drop More Crop’ scheme. Governor K.T....

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Rice News in English

Kerala State to launch low-carbon rice farming initiative

Kerala is hosting a three-day workshop on “Catalysing Transitions to Low-Emission Rice-Based Systems” under the KERA project, supported by the World Bank....

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Sugar News in English

ICAR actively developing and promoting multiple disease-resistant sugarcane varieties to improve recovery rates

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have submerged sugarcane fields, damaging an estimated 100 lakh tonnes. Despite losses, 1,200 lakh tonnes are still expected...

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Wheat News in English

Punjab Govt rolls out Rs 2,000/quintal wheat subsidy; free seeds for flood-hit farmers

For the rabi 2025-26 season, Punjab farmers can avail a Rs 2,000 per quintal subsidy on wheat seeds, while flood-affected farmers receive...

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Rice News in English

Kharif Sowing Crosses 1121 Lakh Hectares, Rice and Maize Rise While Oilseeds Decline

India’s Kharif sowing for 2025 reached 1,121.46 lakh hectares, surpassing last year’s 1,114.95 lakh. Rice led at 441.58 lakh ha, while pulses...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Gadkari says farmers earn ₹45,000 crore from ethanol production

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted that ethanol production has earned Indian farmers an additional ₹45,000 crore. He projected EV prices will match...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

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...