Maize News in English Archives - Page 66 of 133

S.Africa’s maize planting area seen up 7% on higher prices and good weather

South African maize farmers are poised to expand planting by 7% in the 2020/2021 season, according to a Reuters survey. Anticipated at...

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Wide wheat-corn spread boosts latter

Soybean futures gained support from wheat, though limited by quick planting progress and ample global supplies. Corn futures rose on wheat's premium...

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Maize production jumps 38.8pc in 2023 on good rains

Maize production in Kenya surged by 38.8% from 34.3 million bags in 2022 to 47.6 million bags in 2023, driven by favorable...

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South Africa inflation slows for second month in April

South Africa's inflation eased slightly in April, with headline consumer inflation dropping to 5.2% year on year from 5.3% in March, just...

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Tanzania to sell 500,000 tonnes of maize to DRC

Tanzania will sell 500,000 tonnes of maize to the DRC, facing a food shortage. The agreement was signed in Dodoma between Tanzania's...

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Maize brings relief for Manikganj farmers

MANIKGANJ, May 22 (BSS): Farmers in the district achieved bumper maize production, cultivating 17,032 hectares, surpassing the 17,020-hectare target. The success is...

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Heavy Rains Reduce Crop Production By 30p In Makueni

Heavy rains in Makueni County have slashed maize and bean production by 30%, reports County Crops Officer, Mr. Samuel Mburu. Only 420,000...

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Subsidized fertiliser, good weather yield sector growth

"Economic Survey 2024: Kenya's Agriculture Sector Soars with 6.5% Growth. Subsidized fertilizer, expanded farming areas, and favorable weather fuel a remarkable rebound...

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