All posts tagged "Maize"
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284Maize News in EnglishIndia approves confined field trials for GM maize
India’s GEAC has approved confined field trials for genetically modified maize, cotton, and pigeon pea. Bayer will test herbicide-tolerant and insect-resistant maize...
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291Maize News in EnglishSharp rise in maize diversion for ethanol blending kicks-off concern
India’s maize use for ethanol has surged from 8 to 128 lakh tonnes in two years, now over 34% of total output....
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396Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishMalaysia’s first corn-based ethanol plant sets regional benchmark
Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn Bhd (CIM), a Hexza Corporation unit, has inaugurated Malaysia’s first corn-based ethanol plant in Ipoh. The facility marks...
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194Maize News in EnglishTurkey, Italy and Spain became the largest buyers of Ukrainian corn in the MY 2024/25
Turkey emerged as the top importer of Ukrainian corn in MY 2024/25, purchasing 5.5 million tons, according to the Ukrainian Grain Association....
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281Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s corn production poised to grow
South Africa’s corn production is projected to rise to 16 million tonnes in 2025–26, up 4% from the previous year, driven by...
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256Maize News in EnglishFall armyworm threatens maize crop in parts of Himachal
Fall armyworm (FAW) infestation has hit maize crops across Himachal Pradesh’s North Zone, affecting up to 15% of fields in districts like...
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259Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishLudhiana-Punjab : ICAR hosts workshop to boost maize yields in push for bioethanol
India is promoting maize-based ethanol to meet its 30% petrol blending target by 2030. A three-day ICAR-IIMR workshop trained 27 field staff...
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188Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishDual feed: Maharashtra government allows ethanol production from food grains
The Maharashtra government has approved ethanol production from grains like maize and rice, aligning with national blending targets. This dual-feed policy allows...
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315Maize News in EnglishMaize acreage up 15% till July 21, seen heading for a new high as farmers expand area
Maize cultivation in India has surged 15% this kharif season, reaching 71.21 lakh hectares by July 21, up from 61.73 lakh hectares...
