Maize & Sugar
5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
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Domestic
Maize: Maize prices have risen, and maize is used as a feedstock for ethanol, linking it to the policy.
Sugar: Sugar prices have reportedly risen sharply due to diversion of sugarcane to ethanol, affecting consumers and the sugar industry.
Aug 15, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Maize: Maize crops in India are among those facing delayed planting due to reduced monsoon forecasts and unfavorable conditions.
Sugar: Sugar production in Australia is threatened by drought conditions linked to El Ni
, which could reduce yields and impact global supplies.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Maize: Global Maize prices edged up due to concerns over fertilizer costs and increased ethanol demand linked to higher energy prices, despite ample global supply.
Sugar: Sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest since October 2025, primarily driven by expectations that Brazil would divert more sugarcane to ethanol production due to higher crude oil prices.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
Domestic
Maize: Maize is increasingly used for ethanol production, reducing the reliance on sugar. Its role in ethanol policy is relevant to the sugar supply debate.
Sugar: NY sugar futures have risen to multi-year highs due to global supply concerns, benefiting from the tight market.
Aug 03, 2026 · 88 articles
Accidents
Maize: Maize sowing has trailed last year's pace; farmers advised to plant short-duration crops.
Sugar: Sugar prices surged on concerns over India's monsoon and reduced yields; global deficit forecasts support prices.
Jun 11, 2026 · 82 articles
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