With kharif season nearing, farmers are increasingly turning to soybean and pulses like urad and masur, driven by fears of erratic monsoons and potential fertilizer shortages. After a recent surge, maize planting is expected to fall as growers prefer crops that need less fertilizer and carry lower risk in unpredictable weather.
India’s cumulative ethanol supplies have crossed about 515 crore litres in the first half of ESY 2025-26, according to the latest data. Maize has emerged as the biggest feedstock, signaling a shift in how biofuel volumes are being supported as the program scales up and demand grows.
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