Maize News in English Archives - Page 60 of 134

Botswana 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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Flood 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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Malawi 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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Agriculture 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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Govt 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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Hippos 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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Agriculture 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...