Maize News in English
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73Odisha : Heavy rain ravages paddy and maize crops in Gajapati; farmers in distress demand govt support
Heavy rainfall from a deep depression in Odisha’s Gajapati district has damaged paddy and maize crops in Mohana, especially in Govindapur and...
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64US corn ending stocks down 13% from last year, soybean ending stocks down 8%
As of September 1, 2025, U.S. old crop corn stocks totaled 1.53 billion bushels (down 13% YoY), soybeans 316 million bushels (down...
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63Zimbabwe shuts the gate on maize – EP 16
Zimbabwe, once South Africa’s top maize importer, is prioritizing domestic production after a strong harvest. This policy shift may reduce regional maize...
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61Niger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production
Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...
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71AI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize
An AI-powered Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) predicts maize contamination hotspots in East Africa using satellite and historical data. Developed by IITA...
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56South Africa raises corn crop estimate
South Africa’s Crop Estimation Committee raised the 2025 commercial maize production forecast to 16.2 million tonnes, up 26% from last year, with...
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78South Africa’s Maize Harvest Boom: A 26% Surge
South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee projects a 26% rise in 2024/25 maize output, reaching 16.179 million tons, up from 12.85 million tons...
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64US corn harvest rates are lower than last year
As of September 28, 2025, U.S. corn harvest reached 18% of acreage, slightly below last year’s 20% and the five-year average of...
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83Nigeria set to boost corn, wheat imports in 2025/26: USDA
Nigeria’s wheat and corn imports are expected to rise in MY 2025/26, supported by a stable naira, lower global prices, and improved...
