All posts tagged "farmers"
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128Sugar News in EnglishIndia prioritises farmers’ issues, assures support: EAM S Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, assured the government’s commitment to addressing farmers' concerns, citing MSP hikes as proof of support. His...
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149Rice News in EnglishSri Lanka’s red rice shortage: a clash of demand, supply challenges and political colouring
Red rice, a culturally significant staple in Sri Lanka, is in short supply due to factors like increased demand, reduced cultivation, and...
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133Sugar News in EnglishIndia’s Restrictions on sugar exports may be relaxed soon: Media report
The government is likely to ease restrictions on sugar exports, with approval expected for 10 lakh tonnes. Sugar mills and ISMA have...
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123Wheat News in EnglishUS farmers increase winter wheat plantings
The USDA's December 2024 Winter Wheat and Canola Seedings report shows U.S. winter wheat plantings at 13.82 million hectares, a 2.3% increase...
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176Sugar News in EnglishPhilippines : CoA flags ‘unused’ SRA budget
The Commission on Audit (CoA) reported that over P64 million allocated for the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA) remained unused by the...
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114Sugar News in EnglishFiji : Gaps still exists within system— report
A study by the FAO highlights challenges facing Fiji's sugarcane farmers, including high labour and input costs, logistical issues with mechanization, and...
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132Sugar News in EnglishMalaysia : Demand For Sugarcane Stalks Surge This Pongal Season, Benefiting Local Farmers
Ahead of Pongal, sugarcane demand surged in Malaysia, with plantations in Klang selling over 2,600 stalks. Farmers noted challenges from unpredictable weather...
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177Sugar News in EnglishTamil Nadu : Heavy rain pushes up prices of sugarcane, turmeric and ginger this Pongal
Northeast monsoon rains impacted sugarcane, turmeric, and ginger crops, causing damage and price surges before Pongal. Sugarcane sold for ₹300-450 per bunch...
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156Sugar News in EnglishPunjab: Ajnala sugar mill expansion plan on cards, says minister
Punjab Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal announced plans to expand the state-run Ajnala sugar mill by increasing its crushing capacity and upgrading...
