Maize News in English
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153Kharif crops sowing update till August 27
As of August 27, 2024, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported significant progress in Kharif crop sowing. Maize sowing increased...
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133Malawi: Maize Prices in Kenya and Malawi Have Soared, but Tanzania’s Haven’t – Economists Explain Why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been high due to market inefficiencies. Malawi faces high fertilizer costs and reduced production, leading...
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122EU crop monitor MARS sharply cuts maize yield forecast
PARIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) -Crop monitoring service MARS on Monday cut its European Union average maize yield forecast to 7.03 metric tons...
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161Ghana 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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119EU 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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215High 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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115Maize 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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138Import 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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122Climate-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,...
