Maize News in English
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81Kenya losing millions over delays in commercalising GMO maize
Kenya’s five-year delay in commercializing Bt maize has cost $67 million in lost benefits. Bt maize could boost yields, lower production costs,...
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112Malawi and WFP Sign Agreement to Import 48,000 MT of Maize to Combat El Niño-Induced Hunger
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Malawi have partnered to import 48,000 metric tons of maize to...
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120Namibia : Ministry bans maize, palm plant products from South Africa
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform in Namibia has announced a ban on importing maize, maize products, palm, and palm...
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120UK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024
Forage maize production in the UK rose by 10-20% in 2024 due to a late spring, with many crops planted late, leading...
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79SKUAST-K Bred Maize Hybrid identified for release in Jharkhand
Shalimar Maize Hybrid-5 (SMH-5), developed by SKUAST-K, has been identified for release in Jharkhand to address challenges in rainfed conditions such as...
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119Myanmar prepping for maize export under zero Customs tariff
Myanmar is gearing up to export maize to Thailand under zero customs tariff from February to August, leveraging Form-D benefits. The maize...
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101Rising demand and drought spur SA maize imports
South Africa is importing white maize for the first time in eight years due to severe drought causing poor harvests and regional...
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180Ministry discusses maize procurement with NAFED & NCCF
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, chaired a meeting in New Delhi on maize procurement by NCCF and NAFED. Key...
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Researchers Identify Five Species of Nematodes Living in Maize Crops Across New Zealand
A study identified five root-lesion nematode species in New Zealand maize fields, including P. neglectus, P. crenatus, and region-specific P. penetrans and...
