Made in Andhra popcorn! India launches its first high-expansion non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid seed varieties

India’s first high-expansion non-GMO popcorn maize hybrids Krisna459 and Godari234 launched in Andhra Pradesh to reduce import dependence. Domestic varieties promise higher yields, processor-grade quality, and assured offtake for farmers under Atmanirbhar Bharat push.