Maize News in English
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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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111Sharp 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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83South 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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72Corn 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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104Breakthrough 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...
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190Indore : Maize prices cool down as new harvest hits market
Maize prices in Indore have moderated following the new season’s harvest, offering relief to industries reliant on maize, like adhesives, packaging, and...
