South Africa: Biofuel Demand Good for Farmers

South Africa’s maize production could more than double over the next five years to meet an expected surge in global demand for cleaner grain-based energy sources, said Agri SA president Lourie Bosman yesterday.

Biodiesel and ethanol are eco-friendly by-products of crops like sugar and maize and, in countries, are used in cars.

South Africa is set to unveil its biofuels policy this year. Bosman said this would be a boon for the agriculture sector and secure badly needed jobs.
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