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Crystal Crop Protection launches insecticide ‘Proclaim XTRA’ for maize & soyabean crops

Crystal Crop Protection Ltd has launched Proclaim XTRA, an advanced insecticide designed for maize and soybean crops. This formulation targets various caterpillars...

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Area Damaged by Drought Increases Significantly

As of August 26, 2024, over 300,000 hectares of farmland have been declared drought-damaged in Hungary, predominantly affecting maize and sunflowers. This...

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Poultry farmers lament impact of drought on production; warn available feed may last one month

Poultry farmers in Ghana are facing a severe threat due to the current drought, which has led to a shortage of grains...

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US researchers create nitrogen-fixing maize

Researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin have developed nitrogen-fixing maize varieties, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers....

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South Africa remains with sufficient maize supplies for our annual needs

South Africa's maize harvest for 2023-24 is estimated at 13.06 million tonnes, a 21% decrease from last season due to mid-summer droughts....

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South African Maize Harvest to Drop by 20.5% in 2023/2024 Season

South Africa's maize production for the 2023/2024 season is projected to drop by 20.5%, according to the Crop Estimates Committee. The forecasted...

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Enhancing farmer’s crop productivity with resilient maize varieties tailored to their needs

Maize productivity in eastern and southern Africa faces challenges like drought, heat, and low nitrogen. CIMMYT, with partners, develops stress-tolerant maize hybrids,...