Maize farmers across several regions are facing severe distress as market prices have plunged drastically, falling far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) as well as the basic cost of production. The sudden price crash has left cultivators worried about recovering even their input expenses such as seeds, fertilizer, labour, and transportation.
Read MoreMaize prices in the Indore market moved higher on Tuesday, supported by increased demand from ethanol manufacturers. Traders said steady buying from distilleries has tightened local supplies, leading to an upward trend in prices.
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