Maize News in English
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81FCMB: Supporting Women, Farmers in Fight Against Hunger in Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, Babban Gona has transformed farmers' lives by boosting maize yields with high-yield seeds and fertilizer. Supported by FCMB and...
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77MAIZE SUPPLY A MAJOR CHALLENGE
Southern Africa is grappling with significant maize shortages due to a severe drought in 2024. Zambia’s maize production has dropped by over...
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7024.5m bags of maize target for season
The National Food Balance Sheet forecasts a maize surplus of 31.07 million 50kg bags by next month, driven by carryover stocks and...
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Soyabean acreage down 1% as farmers shift to other crops: SOPA survey report
In Madhya Pradesh, soybean acreage for the 2024 kharif season has dipped by over 1% to 51 lakh hectares, down from 52...
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100Zimbabwe to import 3.2m tonnes of maize
Zimbabwe has granted 651 import permits for 3.2 million tonnes of maize to counter drought impacts, surpassing its annual requirement of 2.2...
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80Country has enough maize stock to last until next harvest, says PS
The Kenyan government assures that the country has sufficient maize, wheat, beans, and rice stocks to last until the next harvest. Agriculture...
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113Further opinions on Zambia maize deal
In Tanzania, a new trade agreement with Zambia to export 650,000 tonnes of maize could boost Tanzania's agricultural sector by transitioning from...
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88AISMA raises issue of high maize prices; urges govt to reduce import duty to zero per cent
India’s All India Starch Manufacturers’ Association (AISMA) has called for urgent action on rising maize prices. In a letter to the DGFT,...
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82Chamba farmers rejoice as rain revives maize crop
In Chamba, recent rains have revived maize crops, previously struggling due to a prolonged dry spell. The district faced a 30% rain...
