Distillers say ethanol sector is not competing for maize
In short
The distillers’ association says the ethanol sector is not fighting with other sectors for maize.
The summary says coarse cereal is being used to add value to farm output and support energy security. It does not give figures or show any disagreement from others.
What the reporting says
The distillers’ association said the ethanol sector is not competing for maize with any other sector, according to a BusinessLine Economy publisher summary. The statement says coarse cereal is being used to add value to Indian agricultural resources and support energy security, via AIDA deputy director-general Bharati Balaji. The report does not provide data, policy details, or any response from other users of maize.
Why it matters
AIDA deputy director-general Bharati Balaji is quoted in a publisher summary saying the ethanol sector is not competing with other sectors for maize. The same summary says coarse cereal is helping add value to Indian agricultural resources and support energy security. The available reporting does not include quantities, a policy announcement, or counterarguments, so the scale of maize use and the market effect are unclear.