Maize News in English
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41USDA: Planted corn acreage up 5% when compared to last year
The USDA’s June Acreage report estimates U.S. farmers planted 95.2 million acres of corn in 2025—up 5% from 2024 and the third‑highest since...
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83“Maize production must grow at 8-9 per cent annually to support India’s ethanol blending target of E30”
At the 11th India Maize Summit, leaders from government, research, and industry stressed maize’s growing importance, particularly for ethanol. ICAR’s Dr. H.S....
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62“One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team”: Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for unified farming strategy at FICCI Maize Summit
At FICCI’s 11th Maize Summit, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for a unified national approach—“One Nation, One Agriculture”—involving governments, scientists, farmers,...
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44India has potential to more than double its maize production to 86 million tonnes by 2047: Agriculture Minister
India can double its maize output to 86 million tonnes by 2047 without using GM seeds, said Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan...
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54Kharif 2025 update: Maize, cotton continues to gain area in Karnataka, pulses trails
In Karnataka’s kharif 2025 season, sowing has covered 50.57 lakh hectares (61% of the target), aided by 4% surplus rainfall. Farmers are...
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66Cheap maize import will hurt “Atmanirbhar Bharat” goals: GEMA
The US is pushing for reduced import duties on GM maize to access India's market, but India opposes it, citing threats to...
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55Sri Lanka Govt to approve 300,000 MT of maize imports
Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha announced plans to import 300,000 MT of maize to counteract hoarding and price inflation by feed traders....
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94Uttar Pradesh plans push for maize: New varieties, higher yields, and ethanol focus
Uttar Pradesh aims to boost maize production by introducing high-yield varieties and improved seeds in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Maize...
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184Brazil’s Corn Delays Create a Golden Window for U.S. Grain Exporters
Brazil’s 2025 corn harvest may hit 101 million tonnes, but delays and rising domestic demand—driven by ethanol mandates and livestock growth—limit exports....
