Maize News in English
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97In Parliament: Maize proposed as paddy alternative to curb stubble burning
Minister Shri Ramnath Thakur emphasized maize cultivation as an alternative to paddy to address stubble burning and promote crop diversification. Supported by...
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83Officials inspect pest infested maize crop farms in Madurai
Following complaints of pest infestation and poor maize crop growth in Peraiyur and T. Kallupatti, district agricultural officials and AC&RI professors inspected...
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113Sharp Decline In Maize Supplies at GMB Raises Alarm
Maize shortages in Zimbabwe have raised food security concerns, with the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) failing to meet supply targets. In late...
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154South Africa Maize prices continue to surge with yellow maize at over R5 000 per ton
Maize prices in South Africa have surged, with white maize reaching over R6,300 per ton. A 23% drop in production due to...
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84South Africa Farmers demand fair play amid GM maize imports
The import of genetically modified (GM) maize into South Africa has sparked debate. While addressing food security in Southern Africa, stakeholders question...
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73Corn Weakness Extends into the Close as Ethanol Production Backs Off
Corn futures declined on Wednesday, with nearby contracts losing 1 to 2 ½ cents. The national average cash price dropped 2 cents...
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188Projected supply and demand estimates for 2024/2025 UK Maize & cereals
The UK’s 2024/2025 cereals outlook reflects an 11% drop in total production, driven by a 21% decline in wheat despite increased barley...
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Banned abroad, yet toxic herbicide sprayed on Punjab maize & moong
Despite being banned in many countries, paraquat dichloride remains widely used in India, especially for crop drying and weed control. Medical experts...
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106Breakthrough improves harvesting of maize
Chinese scientists have identified a gene controlling maize kernel dehydration, enabling a 7% reduction in moisture content at harvest. This breakthrough allows...
