Maize News in English
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32Tanzania : NFRA purchases over 72,000 tons of maize
In Ruvuma, Tanzania, NFRA collected over 72,000 tonnes of maize from 21 collection points. Farmers were satisfied with the government price of...
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31NBA to conduct public participation on GMO maize in Kenya
Kenya's National Biosafety Authority (NBA) plans public forums in Kakamega, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, and Machakos to discuss Bt maize commercialization. This...
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34Kenya Government bans maize & wheat imports to protect local farmers
The Kenyan government has banned maize & wheat imports to protect local farmers from the effects of cheap foreign produce. Millers can...
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40Grain-based ethanol units to gain as new corn variety with more starch in offing
The Indian government plans to include ethanol content in maize seed approval specifications to encourage farmers to choose high-ethanol varieties, potentially improving...
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35Namibia : Mahangu and maize farmers to benefit from seed subsidies
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) is offering subsidies to over 1,400 farmers growing mahangu and white maize during the 2025/2026 season. This...
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35UDSA: Corn use for fuel ethanol at 510 million bushels in October
In October 2024, corn use for fuel ethanol production increased by 3% from the previous month, totaling 460 million bushels, though slightly...
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34Namibia imports N$718m worth of cereal grains …as local production remains low
Namibia's cereal grain imports surged to N$718 million in the last quarter of 2024, a notable rise from N$415.5 million in the...
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51Zambia Cabinet directs defense forces to step up maize production
Zambia's Cabinet has directed the Defense Forces to boost maize production in the northern farming blocks to enhance food security amid uncertain...
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37Bangladesh : Maize cultivation getting a boost in Naogaon
Maize cultivation is expanding in 11 upazilas due to favorable conditions, fair prices, and local agricultural support. The Department of Agricultural Extension...
