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JUN 2026
El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO
The FAO has warned that the ongoing El Niño could weaken India’s monsoon, increasing drought risk and putting rainfed crops such as rice and maize under pressure during the crucial kharif season.
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APR 2026
Jharkhand: Maize gains importance in ethanol push, scientists call for higher output and climate-resilient varieties
India’s ethanol blending programme is increasing the strategic importance of maize, driving demand beyond traditional feed applications.
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JAN 2026
Why Maize Deserves Centre Stage In India's Agricultural Roadmap
Maize is becoming an important crop in India due to rising demand from ethanol production, poultry feed ..
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AUG 2025
Tap Potential Of Starch-Based Chemicals
Starch obtained from crops like maize is an important raw material used in many industries. With modern technologies, it can be converted into ..
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AUG 2025
Biofuels: Area Under Maize Cultivation In India Increases Sharply, Driven By Push For Ethanol
India’s push for ethanol blending in petrol is increasing the demand for maize.
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JUL 2025
A.P. Chambers Urges Indonesia To Ensure Tariff Parity For Indian Corn Starch
Indian exporters have raised concerns that corn starch is not included in the ASEAN-India Free Trade ..
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MAY 2025
How Ethanol From Maize Has Ignited A Fuel Vs. Feed Debate
Increasing use of maize for ethanol production has reduced the grain available for livestock feed and industrial uses such as starch.
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JUL 2024
Ethanol Used In Petrol Now More From Maize, Damaged Foodgrains Than Sugar
For the first time, grain-based ethanol production in India has surpassed sugar-based ethanol.
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JAN 2024
India's Corn Supplies Tightening On Strong Local Demand
Growing demand from ethanol plants and livestock feed producers is reducing India’s maize supply.
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JAN 2024
Corn Starch And Corn Flour: Know The Differences
Although both are made from maize, cornstarch and corn flour are different products. Cornstarch is extracted from the endosperm of corn
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