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Karnataka: Sugar price rise boosts demand for pure jaggery in Belagavi

Belagavi’s jaggery prices have risen to Rs 5,800 per quintal from Rs 5,000 a year ago, driven by higher sugar prices and...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar prices fall sharply, but jaggery remains expensive ahead of festive season

Sugar prices have fallen to around Rs 52/kg from Rs 72, offering festive relief, while jaggery remains firm at Rs 74/kg amid...

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Maize News in English

Karnataka : Crops destroyed in 1.93 lakh hectares, yet Vijayanagar district not drought-hit

Vijayanagar district faces severe crop losses, with an estimated 1.93 lakh hectares—90% of kharif acreage—affected by inadequate rainfall. Maize, hybrid jowar, sunflower,...

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Sugar News in English

Stern action against those hoarding sugar, warns Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad

Karnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad warned of strict action against sugar hoarding and directed officials to conduct raids amid rising prices. He also...

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Rice News in English

Govt targets record 709 lakh tonnes of paddy procurement for Kharif season

India has set a 708.64 LMT paddy procurement target for KMS 2026-27, alongside 18.85 LMT for coarse grains. Rice quality norms are...

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Maize News in English

USDA cuts India corn production estimate to 50 million tonnes

USDA’s New Delhi office has cut India’s 2026-27 corn production estimate by 10% to 50 million tonnes, citing weaker sowing and yields...

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Sugar News in English

State-wise fortnightly sugar quota for sale in September 2026

India’s Food Ministry allocated a 13 LMT sugar quota for September’s first fortnight to 587 mills and two refineries, requiring 40% sales...

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Edible Oil News in English

Karnataka May Ban Loose Cooking Oil Sales

To address food adulteration, quality issues, and poor traceability, the Karnataka government is considering a statewide ban on loose cooking oil. Food...