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Petrobras favors corn over cane for ethanol, may exclude Raizen, sources say

Brazil’s Petrobras is leaning toward corn-based ethanol over sugarcane as it considers re-entering the biofuels sector, citing lower production costs and rising...

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Sugar News in English

South Africa : Government must safeguard local sugar industry from cheap imports

SA Canegrowers has urged Minister Parks Tau to fast-track regulations enabling growers, millers, retailers, and manufacturers to jointly negotiate for sourcing over...

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Sugar News in English

Karnataka : Farmers to lay siege to Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha on August 20 over sugarcane dues, pricing issues

Farmers in Karnataka will lay siege to Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha on August 20, demanding a Fair and Remunerative Price of ₹4,500 per...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

What has been the impact of ethanol blending?

India hit its 20% ethanol-petrol blending target early, citing savings and farmer benefits. Yet motorists complain of lower mileage and higher costs,...

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Maize News in English

Record Increase in Maize and Rice Sowing in India, Soybean Area Sees Slight Decline

India’s 2025–26 Kharif sowing covers 995.63 lakh ha, up 38.48 lakh ha from last year. Rice rose 39.45 lakh ha to 364.80...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines : Sugar milling season for crop year 2025-2026 to start Oct. 1

The Philippine sugar milling season for 2025-26 will open on Sept. 29, part of a transition to an October schedule, the Sugar...

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Sugar News in English

State cane department takes steps to protect sugarcane crop from diseases in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh’s sugarcane commissioner has ordered a state-wide survey to track crop diseases after red rot severely hit the 2024-25 season, cutting...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Exclusive:Sugarcane and Maize based Ethanol Blended Petrol meant for farmers, greener world

The Petroleum Ministry defended E20 petrol, citing 50–65% lower emissions, ₹1.44 lakh crore forex savings, and ₹40,000 crore farmer payments. Studies show...