India plans to free up 90 lakh tonnes of broken rice a year for ethanol
India wants to cut the share of broken rice in its food scheme from 25% to 10% and redirect the freed volume into ethanol production.
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India wants to cut the share of broken rice in its food scheme from 25% to 10% and redirect the freed volume into ethanol production.
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Nigeria’s food import spending increased sharply in 2025, but affordability constraints and structural costs continue to deepen food insecurity.
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