Maize News in English Archives - Page 95 of 137

Selangor Agricultural Development Corp harvests 118 tonnes of grain maize, says state exco

TANJUNG SEPAT, Jan 21 — The Selangor government through the Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) today successfully harvested 118 tonnes of high-quality...

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India’s corn exports plunge as local prices rally on strong demand

India’s corn exports have almost ground to a halt since December due to a rally in local prices on strong demand from...

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Sowing cover crops with a drone: not perfect, but promising

Dutch arable farmer Pieter van Leeuwen Boomkamp sowed cover crops in his silage maize in mid-September using a drone. The idea behind...

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60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected

African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three —...

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Jamalpur sees rise in maize cultivation

Maize cultivation has been increasing gradually in the district due to its excellent economic return in recent years. Farmers have brought extensive...

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Farmers substitute maize with pearl millet

FOLLOWING the Government’s announcement on compulsory traditional grain production in agro-ecological regions 4 and 5, Mudzi district farmers have taken heed and...

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Trans Nzoia farmers cautioned against over-reliance on maize

Governor George Natembeya and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui have urged farmers in Trans Nzoia to stop over-relying on maize production and...