Poultry farm owners and activists have urged the Union Government to expand maize cultivation across the country, following its decision to increase ethanol usage in petrol.
Maize is the primary feed for India’s poultry industry, which accounts for about 60% of maize consumption in the country. Each tonne of maize produces 380-390 liters of ethanol. With the Union Government aiming to increase ethanol blending in petrol from 13% to 20%, the higher demand for maize is likely to raise its prices. This situation could significantly impact poultry farms, particularly smaller farms in Namakkal.
