U.S. sorghum emerges as key solution to India's coarse grain shortage

Sorghum

Published Mar 11, 2024

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India's coarse grain supply is under threat due to factors such as population growth, below-average monsoon rains, and increased corn consumption. In response, the US Grains Council, the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, and the National Sorghum Producers have embarked on a trade mission to India to promote US sorghum. The mission emphasized the benefits of US sorghum, including its tannin-free nature for animal feed, high starch yields for starch manufacturers, and its suitability for ethanol production, aligning with India's environmental objectives.

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India is grappling with a potential shortage of coarse grains due to its expanding population, below-average monsoon rains, and increasing corn consumption for various purposes including animal feed and industrial uses. Given India's current import bans on genetically modified (GM) ingredients and its historical reliance on sorghum, there is a significant need to address the escalating scarcity of coarse grains in the country. In January, the US Grains Council (USGC), in collaboration with the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) and the National Sorghum Producers (NSP), undertook an exploratory trade mission to India. Over five days and across six cities, the mission involved meetings aimed at identifying avenues for US sorghum in India's market, including human consumption, and industrial applications such as starch extraction, animal feed, and ethanol production. The team conducted a thorough analysis of the Indian food sorghum market and its supply chain, engaging with ...

Source: Krishi Jagran