Maize News in English
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147FG develops four maize variants to boost yields, food sufficiency
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), has launched four new maize variants aimed at enhancing agricultural...
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104South-west monsoon makes farmers smile in Telangana Telangana
Hyderabad, June 13 (Reuters) - Telangana farmers rejoice as early southwest monsoon revitalizes agriculture after last year's drought under BRS regime. With...
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186Botswana considers extra global grain imports
Botswana faces severe grain shortages due to devastating droughts, prompting unprecedented steps to import maize and sorghum from Australia and Brazil. Historically...
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146Flood crisis will not hurt food production – survey
According to a recent survey by the Central Bank of Kenya, the March-May long rains' flooding is expected to have minimal impact...
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135Malawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil
Malawi's smallholder farmers are tackling climate challenges with innovative methods. Research shows that combining maize with cowpea and pigeon pea in deep...
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126Agriculture sector records robust growth
Pakistan's agriculture sector thrives in 2023-24, growing by 6.25% and contributing 24% to the GDP. Notable increases in crops like cotton, rice,...
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159Govt launches maize variety to close deficiency in production
Federal Government introduces TELA maize variety to address Nigeria's six million annual maize production deficit. Developed at IAR with partners, including AATF...
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144Hippos destroy maize in Obongi district
Hippopotamuses wreak havoc in Obongi, Uganda, as they invade maize gardens in Yakinemiji, Kenya, and Arinya Cells, devastating crops and causing panic...
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170Agriculture Dept plans to impose curbs on spring maize in Punjab
In response to alarming groundwater depletion due to spring maize cultivation, Punjab's Agriculture Department plans stringent measures. Director Jaswant Singh highlights the...
