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Gourmet Popcornica launches 2 non-GMO hybrid popcorn maize seeds

Gourmet Popcornica launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrids, ‘Krisna459’ and ‘Godari234’, aiming to reduce seed imports and boost farmer incomes....

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Bangladesh : 16.07-lakh tonnes of maize produced in Rangpur region in 2026

Farmers across Bangladesh’s Rangpur region produced 16.07 lakh tonnes of maize in 2026, including 14.17 lakh tonnes in Rabi and 1.90 lakh...

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Diversion of surplus sugar for ethanol production has improved FRP payments to farmers: Government

India’s ethanol programme has improved sugar mills’ financial viability, supporting timely FRP payments to sugarcane farmers. Surplus sugar diverted to ethanol rose...

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Punjab farmers, millers back ethanol blending as maize demand fuels income

Punjab farmers and rice millers backed India’s ethanol blending programme, saying it has created a reliable market for maize, improved farmer incomes,...

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Assam govt pushes maize cultivation, cites ethanol demand, higher farm incomes

The Assam government urged farmers to diversify into maize cultivation, citing strong demand from the ethanol industry and higher income potential. It...

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Thailand’s US maize purchase sparks concern among local farmers

Thailand’s planned September–October imports of US maize have sparked criticism from the Thai Field Crops Trade Association, which warns they will depress...

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Thailand closes US maize deal for September-October delivery at reference price of B8.99/kg

Thailand's planned US maize imports for September-October have drawn strong opposition from traders, who warn they will depress domestic maize prices during...