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Water-guzzling bumper summer maize worries agri experts

Punjab's summer maize crop has sparked concern among farm experts due to its growing popularity. Despite not being recommended, maize cultivation has...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Will meet Amit Shah soon forpermission for ethanolproduction from sugarcane juice:Ajit Pawar

Mumbai, July 4 (IANS): Maharashtra Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar urged the Central government to maintain its ethanol production policy...

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Wheat News in English

India’s wheat procurement at 3-year high, but misses 37.3 million tonnes target

India’s wheat procurement ended on June 30 with 26.6 million tonnes (mt) procured by the FCI, falling short of the 37.3 mt...

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Wheat News in English

MSP increase alone may not boost pulses and oilseeds output, shows data

The government has raised the minimum support price (MSP) of kharif crops by 5-12.7%, with larger hikes for oilseeds and pulses. Despite...

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Wheat News in English

No plan to cut import duty on wheat: Govt

The government maintains current wheat import duties, citing ample 30.23 MT FCI stock surpassing the 27.58 MT buffer. Despite concerns over prices,...

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Rice News in English

Explained: The challenges in curbing cultivation of a banned rice variety in Punjab

Punjab bans high-yield PUSA-44 rice variety due to water-intensive nature and stubble burning issues. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann claims reduced cultivation, saving...

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Rice News in English

Cabinet sticks to Rs.500 bonus for only fine rice

The Telangana government will extend the Rs.500 bonus to fine rice varieties only, starting next season, despite calls for broader inclusion. With...

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Wheat News in English

No ban on wheat movement, says Punjab Food Department

"Punjab Food Department Clarifies: No Ban on Wheat Movement Amid Crisis. Punjab faces wheat abundance crisis; government yet to procure despite bumper...