Record Corn Sowing Driven by Rising Ethanol Demand
08-Sep-2025 09:48 AM
Record Corn Sowing Driven by Rising Ethanol Demand
★ For the 2024–25 season, the government has projected corn production at 42.3 million tons.
★ The government has set a target of 86 million tons of corn production by 2047.
★ India’s corn productivity stands at 3.5 tons per hectare, compared to the global average of 6 tons per hectare, indicating that significant efforts are needed to boost yields.
★ Corn production and market prices remain highly dependent on government policies.
★ Strong ethanol demand has kept corn prices favorable for a long time, encouraging farmers to shift toward maize cultivation.