First global corn conference took place in Hyderabad, India.
Target: raise corn production from 55 to 75 million tonnes.
Emphasis on high‑yield hybrids, nutrition, and stress resistance.
Corn will support food security, animal feed, and renewable energy.
Partnerships among scientists, universities, and industry will drive progress.
India wants to grow 75 million tonnes of corn in the next ten years.
Scientists aim to create higher‑yielding and nutritious corn hybrids.
Better corn can be used for eating, animal feed, and making bio‑fuel.
Collaboration between research institutes and farmers is key.
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