All posts tagged "farmers"
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82Rice News in EnglishNigeria : NEPC frowns at $480m expenditure on importation of 3m tonnes of rice
The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has criticized the $480 million spent annually on rice imports, urging local production growth. At a...
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82Sugar News in EnglishIndia sugar prices hit 18-month low, mills struggle to make cane payments
Indian sugar prices dropped to a 1.5-year low due to ample supplies, hindering mills' ability to pay farmers for sugarcane. Wholesale prices...
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97Sugar News in EnglishUttarakhand: Farmers demand hike in cane price to Rs 500 per quintal
In Dehradun, members of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Kranti staged a protest on Wednesday, demanding the payment of pending cane dues...
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90Wheat News in EnglishAgriculture Secretary emphasizes importance of climate-resilient and organic farming as well as expanding agricultural exports
Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi and Estonia’s Minister Piret Hartman met in New Delhi to enhance agricultural cooperation. They discussed India’s focus on food...
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97Wheat News in English‘Dilli Chalo’: Punjab Police hold meeting with farmer leaders at Shambhu border ahead of march
Ahead of the scheduled 'Dilli Chalo' march, Punjab Police held a meeting with farmer leaders at Shambhu Border. The meeting, attended by...
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124Wheat News in EnglishITC to increase FPOs to 4,000 in next 4 years linking a crore farmers, scale up super app MAARS
ITC is expanding its Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to connect 10 million farmers in 4-5 years, using its MAARS platform for personalized...
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109Maize News in EnglishSharp Decline In Maize Supplies at GMB Raises Alarm
Maize shortages in Zimbabwe have raised food security concerns, with the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) failing to meet supply targets. In late...
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81Rice News in EnglishRice purchases end in Punjab, Haryana with 7% drop
Rice procurement in Punjab and Haryana dropped by 7.4% to 151.52 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Punjab's procurement was down 6.9%, while Haryana...
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92Rice News in EnglishNo undue rejection of rice from Punjab: Centre
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution clarified that no undue rejection of rice from Punjab had occurred, following...
