All posts tagged "farmers"
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132Wheat News in EnglishPakistan : Wheat cultivation time running out
Punjab’s agriculture department has urged farmers to finish wheat sowing by November 20 for better yields. The province aims to cultivate 10.65...
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282Sugar News in EnglishKarnataka : Sugar mills agree to pay ₹2,950 per tonne within 14 days, says Priyank Kharge
The Minister said sugar mills agreed to pay ₹2,950 per tonne after talks with the Chief Minister. Heavy rains caused major crop...
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87Sugar News in EnglishKarnataka CM to meet PM Modi today to discuss sugarcane farmers’ and other issues
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to discuss sugarcane farmers’ demands and pending clearances for the...
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178Maize News in EnglishFarmers demand Maize Control Order like sugar sector to force ethanol producers pay MSP
Farmer leader Rampal Jat has urged the government to issue a Maize Control Order to ensure distilleries buy maize at MSP. He...
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158Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Sugar mills in Punjab fail to meet deadline to begin crushing
Punjab farmers are alarmed as most sugar mills missed the crushing deadline, triggering a Rs1 million-per-day fine. Only a handful of mills...
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125Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : Federal govt pushes sugar reforms as crushing begins in Punjab
Sugar mills in Punjab have started crushing after government pressure, though 15 mills obtained an LHC stay order halting action. Meanwhile, the...
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165Sugar News in EnglishBacolod-Philippines : Sugar industry suffers P1.2B in losses, 16K farmers affected by typhoon
Typhoon Tino caused roughly ₱1.2 billion in damage to the Visayas sugar industry, affecting 16,000 farmers and over 53,000 hectares. Several Negros...
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148Maize News in EnglishMaize Prices Crash Nationwide as Farmers Warn Ethanol Push and Fear of US Imports Are Driving Them Into Crisis
Maize prices have crashed far below MSP, deepening farmer distress even as India pushes maize-based ethanol. Fears of US imports and high...
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154Maize News in EnglishKarnataka : Farmers seek immediate maize procurement, Rs 3,000 per quintal
Farmers in Dharwad, under AIKKMS, protested outside the deputy commissioner’s office demanding immediate opening of maize procurement centres and a support price...
