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Ghana : Why should rice be imported from India while local farmers are struggling? – Ablakwa

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa criticized Ghana's government for importing rice from India, allegedly expired and repackaged, instead of supporting local producers. He highlighted...

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Rice News in English

Indonesia : BPTaskin distributes quality rice seeds to farmer groups

The Indonesian government, through the Poverty Alleviation Acceleration Agency (BP TASKIN), is distributing superior rice seeds in East Java to combat poverty...

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Wheat News in English

Prolonged dry spell in HP impacts sowing of wheat crops

Himachal Pradesh’s prolonged dry spell since October has delayed wheat sowing in lower districts like Una and Kangra, with only 0.7 mm...

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Sugar News in English

2024-25 sugar season: 90 sugar mills start crushing operations in Uttar Pradesh; 39 mills begin cane payments

The 2024-25 sugarcane crushing season is gaining momentum in Uttar Pradesh, with 102 of 121 sugar mills issued indent for cane procurement....

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Maize News in English

New Zealand : Price shocks halt maize planting plans

Inadequate pricing of maize contracts is causing Gisborne and Wairoa growers to reduce planting this spring, fearing financial losses. With contracts offered...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka Farmers to hold silent protest in all districts on November 26

On November 26, farmers in Karnataka will hold a silent protest in solidarity with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s ongoing Delhi agitation, demanding...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Telangana: Farmers and residents submit memorandum to District Collector demanding halting of construction work by ethanol company

Farmers and residents of Pedda Dhanwada, Telangana, oppose the construction of an ethanol plant by Gayatri Ethanol Company, citing health, environmental, and...

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Sugar News in English

Bihar Sugarcane farming gaining popularity in Gopalganj

The Eshwardi-34 sugarcane variety is revolutionizing farming in Gopalganj's Kasiani upazila. Cultivated on 223 hectares by 1,115 farmers, it offers high yields...