In India, ETV Bharat reported that farmers in Madhya Pradesh are looking at reaping monetary benefits from the direct sale of Napier grass.
The report noted that this opportunity has come their way in the form of the state government planning to use this grass for producing biofuel. The aim is to increase the income of the farmers while creating a pollution-free environment.
The report highlighted that fuel companies have signed contracts with the farmers in the state who have been encouraged to plant Napier grass on their land holdings.
Sources disclosed that in several districts of the state, including Raisen, Pandhurna, Balaghat, Katni and Indore, private companies are partnering with farmers to set up biogas plants under the public-private partnership mode, it added.
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Category: Food & Agriculture
