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By turning cow dung into energy and income, this ₹15 lakh‑a‑day initiative could become a landmark move in India’s green transition, benefitting farmers, the environment, and energy security together.

​Minister for Textiles, Sugarcane Development, Sugar, and Agricultural Marketing Shivanand Patil has directed officials to..........

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates was one of the most eagerly awaited reports of the year, and it lived up to its potential.

here were only a handful of export deals in the past few weeks, they said. Lower shipments could prompt mills to request the government to allow exports of the remaining 200,000-plus tonnes in the new season beginning Oct. 1

As gross sugar (in terms of sucrose) production in the next season, starting October, is likely to be 36 million tonnes (mt), the government can comfortably allow 1 mt for export.

Kolhapur: The Western India Sugar Mills Association (WISMA), which represents nearly 100 private sugar mills in Maharashtra, has raised concerns over the procurement policy of oil marketing companies (OMCs) under the government’s ethanol blending programme.

Over the years, India’s push for ethanol blending in petrol has delivered major gains — but growing pains in pricing and feedstock mix are now undercutting returns for many sugar mills.

In Jalgaon district, all three sugar factories have shut down. As a result, farmers who were growing sugarcane have switched to maize.

New Delhi / Mexico City, Sep 21, 2025 — The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is turning its attention firmly to gene editing as a technology to build more resilient wheat varieties, after genetically modified (GM / transgenic) wheat has failed to gain commercial traction.

Despite a sharp drop in molasses prices, all sugar factories in Indonesia continue to operate without disruption, Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Friday. Speaking at a press briefing in Jakarta following a meeting with the Lampung Provincial Government and representatives of farmer associations, Minister Sulaiman dismissed concerns over a potential halt in sugar production.

soybean, and milk. It points out that duties on US imports are high (e.g. 45% on corn, 50‑60% on soybean & skimmed milk powder). Also highlights cultural concerns (e.g. how cows are fed in US dairy, etc.) and sensitivity around genetically modified (GM) crops.

The global palm sugar market is poised for steady growth over the forecast period 2025-2032, with market valuation expected to increase from US$ 2,197.40 million in 2025 to approximately US$ 2,776.90 million by 2032, representing a value-based CAGR of 3.4%. This growth is driven by rising consumer awareness regarding natural sweeteners, a shift towards healthier dietary alternatives, and increasing demand from the food and beverage industry, particularly in confectionery, bakery, and ready-to-eat segments.