MILLET MAIZE ETHANOL

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- India has been under pressure from U.S. officials to open up its corn market, but there are several key reasons why imports of U.S. corn into India remain minimal. In 2024-25, India imported about 0.97 million tonnes of maize (corn) — mostly from Myanmar (0.53 mt) and Ukraine (0.39 mt). Imports from the U.S. amounted to just about 1,100 tonnes.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- The Rajasthan government has made significant strides in promoting millet consumption by surpassing its original target for setting up millet retail outlets. Under the state’s cooperative department initiative, 152 millet outlets have been opened across Rajasthan so far, which is about 4.5 times more than the initial goal of 34 outlets.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- The Rajasthan Government has established as many as 152 millet outlets through cooperative societies in the rural areas of the State, exceeding the initial target of 34 by over four times. The initiative aims at promoting millets as a nutritious and sustainable alternative in the everyday consumption of common people.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- Trade negotiations between India and the United States have hit a new hurdle, with maize or corn emerging as a point of friction. America’s Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took a sarcastic swipe at India’s import policy and asked why a country of 1.4 billion people cannot buy even a single bushel of corn from the United States.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- Last week, American commerce secretary Howard Lutnick asserted that India should buy corn (maize) from the US. If India makes a move similar to its cotton strategy for corn by removing tariffs, it may have a mixed impact, changing the entire dynamics for farmers and industry.In the last couple of years, a major demand from the ethanol industry led to a jump in maize prices. There are fears that imports may bring the rates that farmers fetch back to earlier levels. The question of allowing US imports comes at a time farmers in Vidarbha have begun seeing it as an alternative to cotton or soyabean, which have traditionally fetched low rates.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- Millets are full of natural fibre, which helps your digestion stay on track without causing bloating or discomfort. India just scored a big win on the global food stage. At the 88th session of the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) held at FAO headquarters in Rome from July 14 to 18, the country's proposal to set global standards for whole millet grains got a resounding thumbs-up.

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Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- The Rajasthan Government has gone beyond its initial goal and successfully established 152 millet outlets in rural areas of the State, a move that strongly promotes nutritious and sustainable food choices for villagers. This achievement surpasses the original target of 34 outlets by more than four times, reflecting the State’s commitment to creating healthier food habits and providing easy access to millets at reasonable prices.

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Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- The Indian government is promoting millet production to improve public health standards, collaborating with small grain farmers. Both the central and state governments are actively involved in this initiative. Recently, the Rajasthan government announced providing free seeds to farmers growing millets.

Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Int- Uttar Pradesh aims to double its millet-growing area to 2.5 million hectares, with 27 buying centres set to open on October 1. Following Prime Minister Modi's initiative to promote millets as ‘Sri Anna’ (divine foodgrain), the state is focused on increasing millet production, which currently spans about 1.1 million hectares.

t the 27th convocation of Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur, Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel called upon scientists to intensify research and innovation in millets and cow-based natural farming. Presenting 63 medals and awarding degrees to 649 graduates, she urged students and faculty alike to explore sustainable agricultural practices.