Farmers in MP show interest in maize cultivation due to ethanol

Farmers in Jujharpur are increasingly turning to maize cultivation, driven by stable and higher prices, experts said at a farmer outreach event in the region. The growing demand for maize is largely attributed to its use in ethanol production, which has kept prices favorable. The importance of maize has increased in recent times, as it

Farmers of sweet sorghum awaiting government’s announcement of separate ethanol pricing

Since meeting the sowing window is essential to the success of any biofuel project, a prompt decision might allow some mills begin persuading farmers to plant the crop in January. According to reports, the government still has to resolve several interministerial difficulties, such as the price of ethanol, therefore a project proposal that private seed

CleanTech startup to incentivize agriculture through carbon credits

Varaha, a cleantech startup, is in combat mode to reverse climate change. It reckons that globally, over 500 million smallholder farmers are affected by climate change. Currently, there is no financial incentive for smallholder farmers to adopt agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve carbon sequestration. Varaha is incentivising smallholder farmers to