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Drought drying up maize crops

Severe drought in Jhapa district threatens maize crops, causing worry among farmers. Expert Rajendra Kharel warns of significant damage as plants begin...

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Selling, growing genetically modified maize seed is illegal— Agriculture deputy minister

Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, sternly warned against the illegal sale of genetically modified organism...

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Farm loan sees 10.55pc growth in July-March

Agricultural loan disbursement up 10.55% in FY 2023-24. Bangladesh Bank data shows Tk 266.67 billion disbursed. Repayment increases.

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People in ‘maize bowl’ of Bihar dish out reluctance and lack of enthusiasm towards elections

Bihar's "maize bowl" voters show reluctance in elections, citing unfulfilled promises and economic woes. Despite high maize productivity, lack of infrastructure and...

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Maize: South Africa’s most abundant grain now has to be imported

South Africa faces 20% maize yield reduction, Southern Africa 50%, prompting maize imports from Argentina. Zimbabwe aims to import 1.4M tonnes to...

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BAT Nigeria supports 500 maize farmers to boost food production

Commissioner Bolu Owotomo of Agriculture in Abeokuta announces capacity building for maize farmers, distributing inputs for food sufficiency. 500 farmers receive maize,...

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Millers target importing 1,4m tonnes of maize

Millers in Zimbabwe aim to import 1.4 million tonnes of maize by July 30 to combat food deficits caused by drought. Grain...

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Agriculture dept projects kharif sowing on 6.2 lakh ha in Nashik

Nashik's state agriculture department projects 6.28 lakh hectares for kharif cultivation, up by 2,500 hectares. Maize dominates with 35% area. Soybean and...