Maize News in English Archives - Page 35 of 127

SA 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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US 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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African, 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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Nigeria : 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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Farmers 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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Govt 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...

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PM push for high-yielding, biofortified crops

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at Delhi’s Pusa Campus, aiming to boost farm productivity and...