Maize News in English
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70Despite what some reports say, SA does not have a maize crisis
South Africa's maize production for 2023-24 is 13.34 million tonnes, despite drought impacts. While this is down 19% from last season, it...
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96Kenya’s new food tax risks trade spat with Tanzania
Kenya’s new 2.0% food import levy on cereals and legumes, introduced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), is causing tension between...
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79Fertiliser plan to boost maize seed production in Trans Nzoia
Farmers in Trans Nzoia county are set to benefit from Yara East Africa’s advanced fertilizer solutions, which aim to increase maize seed...
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81China-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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88Northern, 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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88FG 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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84SA 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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97US 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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98African, 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...
