Maize News in English Archives - Page 17 of 133

South 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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Corn 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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Projected 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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Breakthrough 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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Indore : 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...

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TamilNadu :Maize farmers demand compensation for damaged crops

Farmers from Nallamaram panchayat near Peraiyur in Madurai district petitioned Collector M.S. Sangeetha for compensation after suffering crop losses. Due to scanty...

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Over 15 lakh farmers register on NCCF’s Esamyukti and 17 lakh on NAFED’s Esamridhi portals

The Ministry of Cooperation launched an initiative to incentivize pulses (tur, masur, urad) and maize production, aiming to reduce imports and support...