All posts tagged "maize cultivation"
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59Maize News in EnglishSri Lanka to reduce maize imports by 50% next year
Sri Lanka plans to reduce maize imports to 150,000 metric tons next year, down from the current 300,000 metric tons, according to...
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83Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishBihar’s ethanol production capacity set to reach 8.09 lakh kilo litres annually by year-end
Bihar Agriculture Minister Mangal Pandey has called on private companies to invest in hybrid maize seed production and warehouse infrastructure to meet...
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55Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAmit Shah pushes for ethanol production, cooperative expansion in Chhattisgarh
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah outlined a plan to strengthen Chhattisgarh's cooperative sector, emphasizing ethanol production, maize cultivation, and cooperative...
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113Maize News in EnglishMaize crop in lower Kangra hit as infestation persists
In Kangra district, maize farmers are battling fall armyworm infestations, damaging about 10% of the crop. With past issues involving simian and...
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60Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishUP pushes for more molases for ethanol
Uttar Pradesh will divert more molasses from local liquor to ethanol production, aiming to increase ethanol output significantly. The molasses quota for...
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61Maize News in EnglishMaize cultivation should be completed by 20th: Experts
Agriculture experts in Faisalabad advise starting maize cultivation by August 20, using approved hybrids for maximum yield.
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59Maize 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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74Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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84Maize News in EnglishNo money in cash crop: 60% maize sold below MSP in Pb
In Bathinda, Punjab, despite official marketing support for wheat and paddy, spring maize growers face challenges as over 60% of the harvest...
