All posts tagged "sugarcane"
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114Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Sugarcane farmers up in arms over proposed transport tax
Sugarcane farmers, represented by the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers (KNSF), oppose the proposed 16% VAT on sugarcane transport in the...
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130Sugar News in EnglishGlobal food prices drop in December on sugar retreat
The FAO reported a 10.1% annual drop in its Food Price Index to 118.5 points in December. Despite a 1.5% monthly rise,...
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112Sugar News in EnglishMechanism sought for lending to agri varsity students
Sindh Agriculture Minister Muhammad Bux Mahar announced interest-free loans for Sindh Agricultural University students to start agricultural businesses. He urged the Research...
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169Sugar News in EnglishCane farmers oppose proposed 16% VAT on transportation
Sugar cane farmers in Kenya have opposed the proposed 16% VAT on cane transportation to factories, as outlined in the Finance Bill...
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94Sugar News in EnglishDrought: Sugarcane, coconut crops may get NDRF relief
Deputy Commissioner Kumara announced that only paddy, ragi, jowar, and groundnut are eligible for drought relief in Mandya district under NDRF norms....
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103Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSugarcane output target fixed at 470 mt, more ethanol may lead to lower sugar
In anticipation of a potential decline in sugar production, the Agriculture Ministry has set a target of 470 million tonnes (mt) of...
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101Sugar News in EnglishSugar exports hinge on monsoon, cane sowing as output seen lower in 2024-25
India may allow sugar exports after assessing the final sugarcane sowing and output for the 2024-25 season, anticipating a lower output of...
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89Maize News in EnglishSweet sorghum a sustainable solution to climate crisis
"Southern African nations grapple with severe drought, prompting Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to declare agricultural emergencies, seeking aid amidst plummeting crop yields....
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102Sugar News in EnglishCultivating Change: Rethinking Crop Insurance For A Sustainable Future
Crop insurance is vital for U.S. farmers, covering $115 billion in crops in 2020 and paying out over $16 billion due to...
