All posts tagged "government"
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131Rice News in EnglishGovt exploring options to dispose of surplus rice stock to rein in rising prices
The Government is addressing a surplus of 17-18 million tonnes of rice in 2024-25 from official reserves to lower retail prices. Discussions...
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129Wheat News in EnglishNo plan to cut import duty on wheat: Govt
The government maintains current wheat import duties, citing ample 30.23 MT FCI stock surpassing the 27.58 MT buffer. Despite concerns over prices,...
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111Sugar News in EnglishSugar industry seeks urgent MSP revision and long-term ethanol policy from new Government
The sugar industry is urging the new government to increase the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar, stagnant at ₹31/kg since 2019,...
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123Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol boost: E20 petrol is available at 13,569 PSU outlets
India progresses towards its energy goals as 13,569 PSU outlets now offer Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) out of a total of 81,529...
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107Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishPonni Sugars shelves ethanol project due to TN Pollution Board restrictions
Ponni Sugars (Erode) halts ethanol project due to Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board restrictions. Chairman N Gopala Ratnam cites locational obstacles near...
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107Sugar News in EnglishPay us Sh600m arrears, sugar firms staff tell government
A storm brews in Kenya’s sugar industry as workers demand Sh600 million in unpaid arrears. Led by the Kenya Union of Sugarcane...
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128Maize News in EnglishWFP hands NFRA $22m to buy maize
The Agriculture Minister signed a contract with WFP to save last season's harvest, aiming to purchase 60,000 tonnes of maize. NFRA and...
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126Maize News in EnglishFG targets 135m MT output of staple crops in 2024
Nigeria unveils plans to boost staple crop production to 135 million MT in 2024, targeting a 6% increase from 2023. The government...
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119Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishMarket expects new government to tackle second-generation feedstock challenges to ensure stronger ethanol production supply chain: S&P
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a third term, ensuring policy continuity in energy and...
