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Middle East Crisis: Punjab basmati industry remains hopeful despite 15% spike in op costs

Basmati rice exporters in Punjab remain cautiously optimistic despite Middle East tensions disrupting shipping routes and raising freight costs. Industry sources say...

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Wheat News in English

Yellow alert for thunderstorms in Punjab, Haryana; rain likely to benefit wheat but strong winds a concern

India’s ethanol blending programme has driven major investments in ethanol plants, supporting energy security, rural growth and farmer incomes. However, recent disputes...

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Rice News in English

Punjab budget proposes incentives for direct seeded rice

Punjab’s 2026–27 budget continues incentives to promote water-saving farming practices. The government will provide ₹1,500 per acre for Direct Seeded Rice and...

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Rice News in English

Punjab’s granaries brimming, no space to store freshly milled rice

Punjab faces a major storage crisis as godowns near capacity with existing rice and wheat stocks, leaving minimal space for 75 lakh...

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Rice News in English

Punjab : Rice millers meet Prahlad Joshi, highlight space shortage

Punjab rice millers met Union Minister Prahlad Joshi to flag storage shortages, delayed FRK supply, and transport issues. They sought higher monthly...

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Rice News in English

Storage shortage: Punjab millers move shelled rice to other states

Punjab’s acute grain storage shortage has pushed rice millers to deliver shelled rice to neighbouring states for FCI procurement. With godowns nearly...