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West Bengal sugar price may drop to 50/kg before festive season: Min

West Bengal expects retail sugar prices to fall to around Rs 50/kg before the festive season after easing from Rs 75 to...

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Bengal rice prices rise, CM orders check

West Bengal rice prices have risen sharply, with Minikit, Banskathi and Dudh-Sar up Rs 5–10/kg and Swarna Rs 3–5/kg in 15 days....

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New rice farming method in Bengal can reduce carbon emissions while boosting yields

A West Bengal-developed Furrow Tillage Field (FTF) system reduced paddy field carbon emissions by 40%, maintained soil fertility, and increased rice yields...

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West Bengal rice industry seeks infra push, faster clearances from new BJP govt

Ricevilla Foods and West Bengal rice millers urged the new BJP government to improve infrastructure, electricity access, storage, rail-port connectivity, and approvals....

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Rice prices surge in Kolkata: Why Bangladesh’s duty-free imports hit local markets in West Bengal

Rice prices in Kolkata and Bengal have surged 14–15% after India lifted its export ban to Bangladesh and Dhaka waived import duties....

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West Bengal : Aromatic rice prices soar to 2.5 times in Burdwan

Aromatic rice prices in East Burdwan have skyrocketed to ₹190/kg, up from ₹50 in January, causing concern among traders and consumers. Officials...

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West Bengal sets a record in paddy production – GetBengal story

West Bengal achieved a record-breaking 25.653 million metric tons of paddy production in 2024–25, marking a historic milestone in agriculture. Despite natural...