All posts tagged "farmers"
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1.2KSugar News in EnglishKenya: Sugar output up following large mature cane stocks in February
In February 2025, Kenya's sugar production increased by 5% to 76,758 tonnes, despite a slight decrease in milled sugarcane to 816,632 tonnes....
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522Sugar News in EnglishUttar Pradesh: Kairana MP raises sugarcane farmers’ issues in Parliament
Kairana MP Iqra Hasan has raised concerns in Parliament about unpaid dues to sugarcane farmers in Shamli district, highlighting ongoing protests at...
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916Sugar News in EnglishThese 13 sugar factories in Solapur and Dharashiv districts miscalculated sugarcane bills
As of February 15, 2025, sugar mills in Maharashtra have cleared 87.07% of their Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) dues to sugarcane...
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700Maize News in EnglishBridging the gender gap in maize breeding: A call for inclusive agricultural research in Nigeria
A gender-responsive approach to maize breeding is crucial for food security in Nigeria and Africa. Research highlights gendered preferences, with men prioritizing...
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493Wheat News in EnglishWheat futures dip on favourable weather
Chicago wheat futures fell 0.27% to $5.46-6/8 a bushel, pressured by favorable weather in key regions and ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks. A...
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677Rice News in EnglishKogi VCDP Farmers Reap Bumper Dry Season Rice Harvest, Laud VCDP Support
Farmers in Kogi State, under the IFAD-Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP), are celebrating a record dry-season rice harvest, thanks to improved seeds,...
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637Sugar News in EnglishPakistan : PAC questions sugar price surge, criticizes ministries’ inaction
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticized ministries for failing to report on rising sugar prices, summoning key federal secretaries. It also flagged...
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562Wheat News in EnglishWashington : US wheat’s environmental footprint improving
A life cycle analysis by Texas A&M and Colorado State University reveals significant environmental improvements in US wheat farming from 1978 to...
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503Maize News in EnglishMP Farmers Use Saree ‘Jugaad’ To Protect Crops From Heat, Leave Everyone Baffled
Farmers in Patonda, Madhya Pradesh, are using sarees to shield crops from extreme heat. This cost-effective ‘jugaad’ technique helps protect maize, sugarcane,...
