India's ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency

India's ethanol production push, fueled by corn and rice, is inadvertently creating a DDGS surplus, undermining oilseed cultivation. Farmers are shifting to corn due to low soybean prices, impacting domestic oilseed production. Consequently, India's edible oil imports are projected to rise, exacerbating its dependence on foreign suppliers and potentially driving global prices higher, despite government efforts to support oilseed farmers.