Agriculture Ministry approves Maize Value Chain Projects with Ninjacart in PPP Mode - ChiniMandi

NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to strengthen agricultural value chains through the public-private partnership model, the agriculture ministry has approved a proposal by agri supply chain platform Ninjacart to develop a maize cluster in Uttar Pradesh.Under the Public-Private Partnership for Agricultural Value Chain Development (PPPAVCD) initiative, Ninjacart aims to procure 25,000 tonnes of maize annually from over 10,000 fa…

Maize is an emblematic crop in Mexico, not only because of its food relevance, but also because of its industrial versatility.Beyond tortilla and pozole, this cereal is transformed into a wide range of non-edible products that impact diverse industries, from pharmaceutical to textile.Here are some of the most prominent applications of maize in non-food sectors. Biofuels: renewable energy from maize The ethanol derived from maize is used as a bio…