Maize News in English Archives - Page 31 of 127

Ghana bans export of maize, rice, and soya beans

On August 26, Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture banned the export of maize, rice, and soya beans due to production shortfalls...

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EU crop monitor cuts maize forecast again due to heat in southeast

MARS cut its EU grain yield forecasts on August 26, with the 2024 maize yield down to 7.03 t/ha, 6% below last...

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High maize prices & shortage hits poultry, starch industries

In Indore, soaring maize prices and limited supply have significantly impacted the poultry and starch-based industries. Maize prices have surged to over...

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Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why

Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi remain high due to several factors. In Malawi, high fertiliser costs and poor weather reduced maize...

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Import levy could raise cost of food

A new 2% import levy on food crops in Kenya, effective from July 1, threatens to worsen food shortages and inflation. The...

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Climate-smart agriculture breathes new life into NW maize yields

Research in South Africa’s North West province shows that climate-smart farming boosts maize yields and food security. Techniques like drought-tolerant seeds, mulching,...