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Maize and trade: Free lesson for Kenya from México

In a March report, US trade officials criticized Kenya's maize aflatoxin limits, deeming them lower than US standards. These concerns, echoing those...

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Untimely rains impacting French grains

Recent rains in France have impacted wheat, barley, and maize planting, hindering progress in the EU's leading grains producer. According to FranceAgriMer...

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Borno: NEMA says 37,000 bags of food distributed to reduce hunger

NEMA delivers 37,000 bags of assorted food to Borno, approved by President Bola Tinubu, addressing socio-economic hardship. Governor Zulum assures judicious distribution....

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UN to raise US$430 million for Zimbabwe food aid

The United Nations pledged nearly US$430 million to help feed nine million people facing food shortages due to a severe drought in...

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Agriculture sector bounces back after two years of contraction

Kenya’s agriculture sector rebounded by 7% in 2023, driven by government fertilizer subsidies and favorable weather, reported KNBS. Maize production rose 38.8%...

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Sweet sorghum a sustainable solution to climate crisis

"Southern African nations grapple with severe drought, prompting Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to declare agricultural emergencies, seeking aid amidst plummeting crop yields....

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Higher maize meal price eating into pockets of millers, vendors

Namibian Agronomic Board predicts maize meal price hike. Vendors adapt by blending cheaper maize. NAB sets high floor price to safeguard producers....

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Roots Are A Key To Drought-Tolerant Maize

University of Bonn researchers unveil maize root system's crucial role, varying by climate. Gene ZmHb77 identified for climate-resilient varieties, published in Nature...