Karnataka Archives - Page 5 of 27

Karnataka: 44 applications for new sugar mills as rising ethanol demand fuels industry expansion

Karnataka has received 44 applications for new sugar mills, up from 34 last year, driven by rising ethanol demand under India’s blending...

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Sugar News in English

El Niño fears keep raw sugar firm; prices average 18.37 cents in September: ISO

The ISO reported that raw sugar prices averaged 18.37 cents/lb in September, up from August, while speculative funds’ net long position increased...

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Sugar News in English

Centre alone can fix sugarcane FRP, says Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi

Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi said only the Centre can fix sugarcane FRP, rejecting farmer organisations’ demand for Rs 6,000 as a state...

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Rice News in English

As drought takes effect, rice prices shoot up in Karnataka

Karnataka’s drought is reducing paddy acreage by over four lakh hectares from the usual 13 lakh hectares, tightening rice supplies. Wholesale Sona...

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Maize News in English

Karnataka releases Rs 1,250 crore first instalment of drought relief, says Dy CM Parameshwara

Karnataka released ₹1,250 crore as the first drought-relief instalment, with eligible farmers set to receive ₹2,500 directly. As 217 taluks are drought-hit,...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Farmers oppose early sugarcane crushing, seek higher sugar and ethanol prices

Farmers’ organisations in Maharashtra and Karnataka oppose the Centre’s push for early sugarcane crushing, warning immature cane could cut yields and sugar...