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Nepal : Sugar mills near shutdown as yards empty

Sugar mills in Nepal’s Tarai region are preparing to end the crushing season as sugarcane supplies from farmers decline. Mills in Sarlahi...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Investors drawn to Nepal’s Ethanol industry following govt policy

Nepal has approved a policy to blend 10% ethanol in petrol, creating opportunities for domestic ethanol production and attracting investment from Nepali...

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil prices surge in Nepal amid West Asia conflict

Edible oil prices in Nepal have surged by up to Rs 500 per crate over the past month due to higher global...

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Edible Oil News in English

Nepal’s soyoil exports to India jump tenfold on duty free access

Nepal’s soybean oil exports to India surged over tenfold in 2025 to a record 694,000 tonnes, driven by duty-free access under SAFTA....

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Wheat News in English

Nepal : Several new wheat seed varieties developed

Nepal has introduced new high-zinc, climate-resilient wheat varieties for Tarai and hill regions, offering yields up to 5.5 t/ha. Alongside farmer training...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Nepal okays ethanol blending for fuel security

Nepal has approved E10 ethanol blending to cut fuel imports, save Rs. 6 billion annually, and boost energy security. The policy is...

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Rice News in English

Nepal : Rice and paddy imports exceed Rs 20.38 billion in six months

Nepal spent Rs 20.386 billion on rice and paddy imports in the first half of FY 2025/26, up 6.73% year-on-year. Despite higher...

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Rice News in English

Nepal : Decline in paddy production puts rice self-reliance at risk

Nepal’s paddy production fell 4.2% in FY2025/26 to 5.7 million tonnes due to drought, reduced acreage, and adverse weather. Productivity declined to...