Sugarcane

Government allows sugarcane juice, sugar syrup for ethanol production in 2024-25

In December 2023, the government prohibited the use of sugarcane juice or sugar syrup for ethanol production in the 2023-24 ESY (December-November) to ensure adequate sugar availability for domestic consumption and keep prices in check.

29 August 2024, 17:07 IST

Government allows sugarcane juice, sugar syrup for ethanol production in 2024-25

29 August 2024, 17:07 IST

About 90% sugarcane dues to Uttar Pradesh farmers cleared: Minister

As soon as the next sugarcane crushing season begins, the remaining dues will be cleared, he said.

29 July 2024, 10:04 IST

About 90% sugarcane dues to Uttar Pradesh farmers cleared: Minister

29 July 2024, 10:04 IST

Vegan leather from sugarcane: PETA sees potential in India's agri-waste

The organisation highlighted that India's vast sugarcane production could be leveraged to effectively utilise sugarcane waste through technology developed by PA Footwear P Ltd, a company specialising in vegan leather alternatives.

10 July 2024, 10:51 IST

Vegan leather from sugarcane: PETA sees potential in India's agri-waste

10 July 2024, 10:51 IST

Research, sharing practices among ISO members crucial for high-yield sugarcane: Joshi

The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution also said that sugar production is expected to be good this year depending upon the rains.

25 June 2024, 08:35 IST

Research, sharing practices among ISO members crucial for high-yield sugarcane: Joshi

25 June 2024, 08:35 IST

Why BJP neglected UP's sugarcane farmers, asks Congress, says silent undercurrent brewing against Modi

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh attacked the BJP-led central government ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll rally in Amroha.

19 April 2024, 06:02 IST

Why BJP neglected UP's sugarcane farmers, asks Congress, says silent undercurrent brewing against Modi

19 April 2024, 06:02 IST

India may devote more sugar to ethanol in blow to export hopes

The move would help sugar mills and ethanol distilleries that have invested as much as 150 billion rupees ($1.8 billion) in three years to increase cane-based ethanol capacity. It will also help the factories make timely payments to farmers.

10 April 2024, 03:02 IST

India may devote more sugar to ethanol in blow to export hopes

10 April 2024, 03:02 IST

Work on to convert sugarcane belts into energy belts: Modi in Meerut

'Work is on to manufacture ethanol from sugarcane to be used as fuel for vehicles. Because of this, in the last ten years, around Rs 70,000 crore have been paid to sugarcane farmers,' he said.

31 March 2024, 14:45 IST

Work on to convert sugarcane belts into energy belts: Modi in Meerut

31 March 2024, 14:45 IST

The brutality of sugar: Debt, child marriage and hysterectomies

The two soft drink makers have helped turn the state of Maharashtra into a sugar-producing powerhouse, Coke and Pepsi.

24 March 2024, 05:24 IST

The brutality of sugar: Debt, child marriage and hysterectomies

24 March 2024, 05:24 IST

Cane price hike shows government committed to fulfilling its pledge for farmers' welfare, says PM Modi

The Cabinet meeting headed by Modi hiked the minimum price that mills have to pay to sugarcane growers by Rs 25 to Rs 340 per quintal for the 2024-25 season starting October.

22 February 2024, 05:51 IST

Cane price hike shows government committed to fulfilling its pledge for farmers' welfare, says PM Modi

22 February 2024, 05:51 IST

Modi govt approves its highest hike in sugarcane FRP amid farmers' protest

This is the highest Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government since coming to power in 2014.

21 February 2024, 17:07 IST

Modi govt approves hike in sugarcane FRP by Rs 25 to Rs 340 per quintal amid farmers' protest

Modi govt approves its highest hike in sugarcane FRP amid farmers' protest

21 February 2024, 17:07 IST