Posts By FARMERS WEEKLY
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532Maize News in EnglishMaize Watch: Marked difference under film near Dumfries
Harvesting at SRUC Crichton Royal Farm in Dumfries is halfway complete, with film-grown maize outperforming conventionally grown maize, which lags behind. The...
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1.2KSugar News in EnglishSASA outlines progress and next steps for Sugarcane Master Plan
The South African sugar industry is regulated by the Sugar Act of 1978, and stakeholders recently discussed its future challenges. The Sugarcane...
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726Maize News in EnglishBusy maize harvest expected with acreage up
maize crops are expected to increase by 10-15% this year, driven by wider drilling windows and crop flexibility. Despite challenges from limited...
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815Maize News in EnglishGood season for maize grain, silage
The Arable Industry Marketing Initiative survey shows that maize grain yields averaged 11.6 tonnes per hectare, and maize silage yields were 21.9...
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716Maize News in EnglishMaize grain surplus questioned
Claims of a maize grain oversupply in New Zealand are disputed by consultant Grant McDonald, citing regular imports and Cyclone Gabrielle's impact...
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543Maize News in EnglishCall for maize grain growers to unite
New Zealand's maize grain industry is facing a crisis of trust between growers and companies. Low prices and poor communication have led...
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612Maize News in EnglishGrim harvest for maize grain growers
East coast maize growers, facing plummeting contract prices below production costs, are reeling after an influx of European maize flooded the market,...
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825Maize News in EnglishDairy can help smooth maize’s wild ride
New Zealand maize growers face volatility due to fluctuating grain prices and demand, exacerbated by international events like the war in Ukraine....
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872Maize News in EnglishBotswana considers extra global grain imports
Botswana faces severe grain shortages due to devastating droughts, prompting unprecedented steps to import maize and sorghum from Australia and Brazil. Historically...
