Maize News in English
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136FG Targets Rice, Maize, Others, For Year-round Cropping
The federal government aims for year-round cropping in both dry and wet seasons to boost food production, focusing on rice, maize, cassava,...
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120India’s maize exports in FY24 drop to 4-year low at 14.42 lakh tonnes on higher domestic prices
India's maize exports fell to a four-year low in 2023-24, declining 58% to 14.42 lakh tonnes from 34.53 lakh tonnes last year...
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168Agri dept projects kharif crops on 20 lakh ha in 4 N. Maha dists
Nashik's agriculture department projects kharif crop cultivation on 20.3 lakh hectares in Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar districts. Major crops include maize,...
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136Research improving food security in Uganda
The Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with partners like the International Institute for Rural Rescue (IIRR), has conducted extension training sessions across 28...
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96GMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency
The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...
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103NARO scores big in maize and rice value addition through research
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda unveiled a strategy to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the agricultural sector....
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119Maize boom means more work for Samco
Samco, an agri-engineering firm in Limerick, saw a 60% turnover increase to €18.8m, driven partly by maize expansion in Ireland. However, profit...
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95Govt identifies five drought mitigation pillars
Zimbabwe unveils a comprehensive strategy to combat El Nino-induced drought and fortify resilience in agriculture. Five key pillars, including increased irrigation, horticulture,...
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106SA trims maize output forecast as outlook worsens north of Limpopo in El Niño’s wake
South Africa's Crop Estimates Committee has revised down maize production forecasts for the season, though domestic demand should still be met. However,...
