Maize News in English
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84Nigeria’s Paddy rice, maize, soybean production to decline 13% in 2024
The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report projects a 13% combined decline in Nigeria’s staple crop production, with maize down by 5.6%, paddy...
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71Congress govt failed to provide MSP to paddy, cotton, maize: Harish Rao
Former Minister T. Harish Rao criticized the government in Siddipet, Telangana, for inadequate support to farmers during the ongoing procurement season. He...
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86New technology could boost corn demand
Bluestem Biosciences has developed technology to produce 3-Hydroxypropionic acid, a key precursor for sustainable acrylates from corn via anaerobic fermentation, which traditionally...
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76Dry ground conditions for maize harvest
Alistair has finished maize harvesting with a yield of 12t/ac at 24% dry matter and is satisfied with the overall performance, particularly...
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Corn Slips Despite Export Business and Solid Ethanol Data
Corn futures showed mixed results at the close on Wednesday, with nearby contracts experiencing declines of up to 2¼ cents. The average...
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86Himachal Pradesh : Procurement of organic maize begins in Hamirpur
The Himachal Pradesh government has begun procuring maize from local farmers practicing natural farming, paying Rs 30 per kg. Deputy Commissioner Amarjit...
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73Ethanol producers may require 11.3 million tonnes of maize this year
Distilleries have orders to supply 431 crore litres of ethanol, requiring approximately 11.3 million tonnes of maize. Current estimates suggest a smooth...
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72Fungal Bioherbicide Revolutionizes Maize Farming in Kenya
In western Kenya, Catherine Wanjala achieved an impressive 675% increase in maize yield using Kichawi Kill, a fungal bioherbicide developed by the...
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69Rwanda announces public-private partnership to benefit over 500,000 farm households
The Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has partnered with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) to enhance food security and...
