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Short-term pressure is mounting as ethanol demand dwindles, with rice emerging as a cheaper alternative. However, long-term prospects remain bright, driven by government targets, growing animal feed demand, and rising food processing needs.

Despite this temporary relief, the global lentil market opened the week with uncertainty due to fears of a broader trade war

Shree Renuka exports 20% of India’s sugar and holds a market cap of USD 1.10 billion. Other major players include Triveni Engineering (USD 1.05 billion) and Bannariamman (USD 526 million).

"Because irrespective of party in power in the country, Indian policy makers have urban centric mindset.

SANTOS, BRAZIL — COFCO International has entered a strategic framework agreement with Mengniu Group subsidiaries Modern Farming and China Shengmu Organic Milk to supply 1.5 million tonnes of certified sustainable soybeans from Brazil to China.

A prolonged drought in Argentina is negatively affecting corn and soybean crops. Local farmers report that corn leaves, usually still green at this time, are already starting to turn yellow.

Methane in rice paddies is mainly produced by methanogenic communities feeding on carbon from root exudates and debris. However, the dominant root secretion governing methane emissions is not yet identified after decades of studies, even though secreted carbohydrates and organic acids have been shown to contribute to methane emissions

The soybean harvest in Central Brazil has been facing challenges, with farmers reporting slower-than-expected progress.

NAPERVILLE, Illinois, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Most global importers last year took advantage of plentiful and cheaper U.S. bulk agricultural commodities, including soybeans and corn, the top-ticket items. But China somewhat sat out on that rush. Milestones were notched among the top U.S. bulk grain destinations in 2024 as average export prices fell by more than one-fifth versus 2023.

In India, corn, also known as maize, is a highly significant and widely cultivated crop that thrives in diverse regions across the country. Renowned for its versatility, corn serves as a staple food in many parts of India, forming an integral part of the local cuisine. It is consumed in various delightful forms, including boiled corn, succulent corn on the cob, and crispy cornflakes, offering a diverse range of taste and texture experiences.

In December 2024, the United States reached a major milestone in its agricultural exports, shipping nearly 127,000 tonnes of soy oil—the highest volume exported for the month of December in the past nine years.

The Indian government is actively considering ending the duty-free import of masur (lentil) even before March 31, which is the deadline of the sop provided to importers to bolster domestic stock. The notification on the duty is likely to be issued next week after an inter-ministerial panel approves the proposal, sources said. However, it is not immediately known if import duty will be levied on chana (gram).