All posts tagged "Kharif season"
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148Maize News in EnglishEthanol push sees farmers planting record area under maize this kharif
Corn (maize) seems to be the new-found love of the Indian farmers this kharif season. With the government’s push for higher ethanol...
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115Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishRecord Maize Acreage in Kharif Season Driven by Ethanol Push and Strong Market Demand in Key States
India's maize cultivation has surged this kharif season, with acreage rising by 5.31% to 87.26 lakh hectares, driven by ethanol blending targets....
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109Rice News in EnglishGovt may reduce floor price for basmati rice exports
The government is considering reducing the minimum export price (MEP) for basmati rice, currently set at $950/tonne, due to falling global prices...
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137Maize News in EnglishSugarcane, maize and other crops sowing update till August 20
As of August 20, 2024, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported progress in kharif crop sowing. Maize sowing increased to...
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133Rice News in EnglishPunjab’s Basmati Cultivation Up 12.58%, DSR Area Rises 46.5%
Punjab has increased its basmati cultivation area by 12.58% this kharif season, now covering 6.71 lakh hectares, up from 5.96 lakh hectares...
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144Rice News in EnglishBasmati cultivation up 12.6% in Punjab, Amritsar tops chart
Punjab’s Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced a 12.58% increase in basmati cultivation this kharif season, reaching 6.71 lakh hectares. Additionally, direct...
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110Maize News in EnglishAt 1.17 lakh hectares, area under maize sees 24% rise
In Punjab, maize cultivation has increased to 1.17 lakh hectares this kharif season, up by 24.4% from the previous year. The state...
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143Wheat News in EnglishCrop diversification: Punjab to target 3 lakh hectares for crop like maize
The Punjab agriculture department is offering an incentive of ₹17,500 per hectare to encourage farmers to switch from paddy to alternative crops...
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145Rice News in EnglishIndia may review rice export ban in September if the rain gods smile
Central Government to Review Rice Export Restrictions: The Indian government plans to reassess export restrictions on rice varieties in September, post the...
