Maize News in English
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54China-Africa agricultural collaboration boosts livelihoods transformation, scientists say
At the Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum in Nairobi, experts emphasized the potential of enhanced collaboration between Africa, China, and CIMMYT to advance agricultural...
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59Northern, middle belt agriculture zone in crisis
Drought is ravaging maize and cereal crops in Northern Ghana, particularly in the Upper West and Northern Regions. Severe heatwaves have destroyed...
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65FG releases duty waiver guidelines on maize, wheat, millet others
The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Nigeria Customs Service, is implementing a zero import duty policy on maize, husked brown rice, grain...
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60SA to import yellow maize from Brazil amid shortfall
South Africa is importing yellow maize due to decreased local production and rising prices, which surged 19% from R3,800 in January to...
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60US grain exports seen rising 12%, but sailing distances could shorten : BIMCO
In 2024, U.S. grain exports are projected to rise by 12% from 2023, driven by a rebound in maize shipments, with water...
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67African, Chinese stakeholders convene in Kenya amid call to transform food systems
The Africa-China-CIMMYT Science Forum, running from Aug. 13 to 16 in Nairobi, focuses on advancing agricultural transformation, food security, and rural poverty...
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58Nigeria : FG to lose N188bn on food import waiver – Customs
The Nigerian government may forfeit approximately N188.37 billion in revenue due to a six-month duty waiver for staple foods, as announced by...
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77Farmers honor ‘Peanuts’ creator with corn mazes in US, Canada
Across the U.S. and Canada, over 80 farms are celebrating the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with themed corn mazes featuring Snoopy. From...
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57Govt study predicts significant decline in yields of rice, wheat and maize by 2080 due to climate change
The government informed Parliament that rainfed rice yields could drop by 20% by 2050 and 47% by 2080 without adaptation measures due...
