Maize News in English
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161OMCs’ ethanol procurement bill crosses Rs 74,000 crore in ESY24-25 as maize emerges top feedstock
Public sector OMCs spent a record ₹74,004 crore on ethanol procurement in ESY 2024-25, with maize becoming the largest feedstock. Ethanol receipts...
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212Argentina harvests record corn crop
Argentina harvested a record 71.5 million tonnes of corn in 2025/26, driven by a 26.1% increase in planted area to 11.6 million...
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160Use of maize & rice for ethanol production sees huge jump
India’s maize use for ethanol has surpassed FCI rice, with 68 lakh tonnes of maize and over 54 lakh tonnes of surplus...
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153Indonesian corn processors call for higher import quotas
Indonesia’s corn wet milling industry faces high-quality corn shortages after reduced import quotas, risking temporary plant shutdowns despite expanding processing capacity. USDA...
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105Assam govt pushes maize cultivation, cites ethanol demand, higher farm incomes
The Assam government urged farmers to diversify into maize cultivation, citing strong demand from the ethanol industry and higher income potential. It...
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203Maize crop setback will increase ethanol cost of production, not production cuts
India’s maize acreage is down nearly 10% as of 24 July, raising concerns over ethanol feedstock availability. Industry expects maize to remain...
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151Argentina to reduce wheat and corn production in 2026/27 — USDA
Argentina’s 2026/27 wheat production is forecast to fall to 21.6 million tonnes from a record 27.92 million tonnes, while corn output is...
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119South Africa harvests record corn crop, strengthens position as a key African exporter
South Africa is set to harvest a record 17.9 million tonnes of corn in 2025/26, supporting strong exports despite rising production costs....
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Government cites 3-5 litre water use per litre of ethanol, flags maize shift to ease pressure
The Indian government told the Rajya Sabha that modern ethanol plants use 3–5 litres of processed water per litre of ethanol. It...
