India’s oilseed output may fall as farmers shift to maize for ethanol
- Posted on June 26, 2025
- By Business News Today
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India’s oilseed output may fall as farmers shift to maize for ethanol
Depressed edible oil prices are pushing Indian farmers towards maize cultivation for ethanol production, potentially reducing oilseed acreage like soybean and groundnuts. This shift could increase India's dependence on edible oil imports, already at 60% of domestic needs.
