Govt sets 4 million tonnes sugar export target for millers by Sept 2016
In a bid to clear cane arrears of about Rs 14,000 crore to farmers, the government has given mills a target of exporting four million tonnes of the sweetener for the marketing year ending September 2016.
Sep 18, 2015, 16:21 PM IST
Govt eases norms for sugar mills to borrow Rs 6,000 cr soft loan
The government Wednesday eased norms for sugar mills to borrow soft loans of Rs 6,000 crore to help clear arrears of Rs 15,400 crore to sugarcane growers.
Aug 12, 2015, 23:50 PM IST
Paddy sowing area up 13% this Kharif season
Area under paddy coverage has increased by 13 percent so far in this Kharif sowing season to 3.46 lakh hectares and sowing operation?s are likely to pick up with onset of monsoon in Kerala Friday.
Jun 05, 2015, 19:53 PM IST
States urged to liberalize restrictions on ethanol supply
Minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Ram Vilas Paswan, has urged the states to liberlise restrictions on the supply of ethanol so that its blending with petrol can be encouraged to improve financial health of sugar sector and finally liquidation of cane dues of farmers.
Feb 20, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
CACP recommends sugarcane FRP of Rs 230/quintal for 2015-16 season
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has recommended a marginal increase in the fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane to Rs 230 per quintal for the 2015-16 season (October-September).
Aug 22, 2014, 13:28 PM IST
Serious shortage of sugarcane seed next season: Expert
There will be serious shortage of sugarcane seeds in the next season in Tamil Nadu, following erratic monsoon and deficit rain for last three years, a senior official in Sugarcane Breeding Institute here, said on Saturday.
Aug 16, 2014, 19:33 PM IST
ICRA pegs domestic sugar production at 24MT in 2013-14 marketing year
Sugar production in the country is expected to decline to 24 million tonnes (MT) during sugar year 2013-14, due to reduced cane crushing in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, a ratings agency said in its latest report.
Aug 11, 2014, 22:58 PM IST
