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Karnataka: Farmers demand sugar factories share profits from sugarcane by-products

Sugarcane farmers in Mysuru have rejected the recent Rs 150/tonne FRP hike as “unscientific” and demanded a revised rate of Rs 4,500/tonne....

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Maize News in English

Kharif 2025 update: Maize, cotton continues to gain area in Karnataka, pulses trails

In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, sowing has covered 50.57 lakh hectares (61% of the target), aided by 4% surplus rainfall. Farmers are...

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Maize News in English

Karnataka : Maize seeds fail to sprout; agri dept invites experts to probe

Farmers in Karnataka’s Dharwad district, particularly Kalghatgi taluk, are reporting poor germination of maize seeds supplied by private firms, with nearly 50%...

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Maize News in English

Kharif maize, cotton acreage increases in Karnataka

In Karnataka's kharif 2025 season, maize and cotton cultivation have surged, with maize acreage rising by 10% to 9.92 lakh hectares as...

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Maize News in English

Maize area up in early sowing in Karnataka

In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, farmers are increasingly opting for maize and soyabean. As of June 13, sowing has covered 20.42 lakh...

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Karnataka : Maize growers worried over fungal infection affecting crop

Maize farmers in Hassan are facing severe losses as downy mildew, locally known as *bili-suli*, has infected over 8,000 hectares. The fungal...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka farmers seeks review of FRP for sugarcane

Sugarcane growers in Karnataka urged a review of the Centre’s ₹3,550/tonne FRP for 2025–26, calling it unfair amid rising costs. The Karnataka...

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Surplus pre-monsoon spurs early kharif sowing of maize, pulses in Karnataka

Surplus pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka—149% above normal—has accelerated early kharif sowing, with 3.06 lakh hectares covered by May 31, compared to 2.36...