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Food prices may face renewed pressure due to contracting kharif acreage and expanding sugarcane cultivation, linked to a weak monsoon and ethanol blending policies.
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India
What
Food prices may face renewed pressure due to contracting kharif acreage and expanding sugarcane cultivation, linked to a weak monsoon and ethanol blending policies.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:31:40 GMT · 1h 35m ago
Where
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Why
The government's ethanol blending policy incentivizes sugarcane production, diverting land and resources away from food crops, while a weak monsoon further strains agricultural output.
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How this affects you
The policy shift risks exacerbating food inflation, impacting consumer costs and potentially affecting food security in India. Farm costs are also expected to rise.
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