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ICAR researchers find sugarcane/corn intercropping can boost Indian ethanol

ICAR researchers find sugarcane/corn intercropping can boost Indian ethanol

March 2, 2026 |

In India, sugarcane is grown across 5.4 million hectares, with Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu leading in production. Traditionally cultivated as a monocrop, sugarcane provides income to farmers only once a year after a long growing period of 10–15 months. During this time, farmers often depend on middlemen or moneylenders to meet household […]

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ICAR says government aiming for E30 by 2030

ICAR says government aiming for E30 by 2030

July 23, 2025 |

In India, the Indian Express newspaper reports the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research says the government plans to boost ethanol blending to 30% by 2030. In order for the sector to achieve the increase of up to 70 million metric tons by then, it requires an annual increase of 8%. Toe achieve that growth requires […]

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