Although there is a lot of focus on China and the impact it will have on the grains and oilseeds marketplacein the short run, Rabobank Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory (FAR) vice president Sterling Liddellrecently said India is likely to be a big player in the future. Liddell said, "China's problems with land availability, water issues, slow adoption of technology and an older population present obstacles for future growth. On the other hand, India should emerge as one of the most significant players in the future." Currently, 60% of the field corn produced in India is grown using hybrid seeds. This leaves a lot of room for the use of hybrid seeds to increase, which will increase yields.
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