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'How can you take completely opposite decisions within 3 months?': Sugar export ban draws sharp reactions from farmer groups
May 14, 2026 5:55 pm
The Centre allowed sugar exports in February 2026 and banned them in May. Farmer organisations say the flip-flop is hurting cane growers and sugar mills alike.
How this Faridkot farmer packs a sweet cane punch with innovation
July 28, 2024 11:53 am
His journey from being a struggling farmer to a successful entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring.
How surplus milk powder is dairy industry’s new problem
July 05, 2024 10:06 am
As stocks pile up ahead of the “flush” season and Maharashtra elections, dairies are seeking solutions from subsidy on exports to a government-financed buffer.
We Spent Months With India’s Sugar Cutters. Here’s What We Found.
March 24, 2024 10:10 pm
We interviewed women who cut sugar cane for companies that supply household brands including Coca-Cola and a major franchisee of PepsiCo, which have helped make the state a powerhouse for sugar, one of India’s most important industries.
Week after ban, govt allows use of cane juice to make ethanol
December 16, 2023 9:55 am
A committee of ministers took the decision on Friday and the notification in this regard will be issued soon.
Cane crushing season enters last stage, Maharashtra to produce 138L tonnes of sugar this season
May 27, 2022 11:05 am
The total amount of subsidy to be paid to sugar mills would amount to Rs 104 crore as the state government had announced that all mills which have crushing cane from May 1 would be eligible for the subsidy.
Sugar industry protests OMC 'injustice' to them
December 10, 2021 8:19 am
One of the main objections that the industry has raised is the preferential treatment given by the OMCs for ethanol produced from maize as a feedstock over sugarcane.
Replacing sugar with jaggery? Here's what you need to know
September 06, 2021 4:34 pm
"Both have similar calories and effect on the body," said food therapist Ria Banerjee Ankola
Maharashtra: Sugar mills in state set to step up ethanol production
December 10, 2020 4:37 am
To increase the blending percentage of ethanol in petrol and thus reduce the import burden on the country, the central government has been pushing for the production of ethanol. Sugar mills are encouraged to produce ethanol, by diverting their juice towards production of ethanol.
Unpaid arrears, no clarity on subsidy programme worry millers; sugar exports may take a hit
October 04, 2020 3:12 am
As mills in Maharashtra prepare for a bumper season with sugar production estimates being touted to be well over 100 lt, unpaid dues is a major concern for them. Sources in the industry did not sound optimistic about early clearance of dues
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