All posts tagged "Drought"
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25Sugar News in EnglishDrought and fires cut 11 million tonnes from Brazil’s sugarcane crop
Brazil's sugarcane harvest for the 2024/25 season is projected at 678.67 million tonnes, an 11 million-tonne reduction due to drought, high temperatures,...
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26Wheat News in EnglishHimachal Farmers Worried As Drought Delays Rabi Sowing
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, particularly in the Nurpur belt, are facing severe drought conditions, with no rainfall for 58-60 days....
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33Maize News in EnglishSA to allow GM maize from the US as drought hits crop
South Africa will issue permits for genetically engineered US maize imports due to a 22% production drop caused by drought. The country...
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33Wheat News in EnglishProlonged dry spell in HP impacts sowing of wheat crops
Himachal Pradesh’s prolonged dry spell since October has delayed wheat sowing in lower districts like Una and Kangra, with only 0.7 mm...
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39Rice News in EnglishRice exports expected to tally 9m tonnes
Thailand's rice exports are expected to reach 9 million tonnes this year, generating $6.4 billion in revenue. In the first nine months...
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29Maize News in EnglishNigeria : Unilorin releases drought-resistant maize variety
The University of Ilorin has introduced its first drought-tolerant and striga-resistant maize hybrid, ILOMAZ 3, developed by Dr. Folusho Bankole and colleagues...
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44Wheat News in EnglishRain improves US Plains wheat conditions
Recent rainfall has provided a much-needed boost to winter wheat crop conditions in the central and southern Plains of the US, offering...
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37Maize News in EnglishIndia To Provide 2,500 Metric Tons Of Maize To Zambia To Mitigate Drought Situation
India has pledged support to Zambia amid its ongoing drought by providing 2,500 metric tons of maize, expected to arrive soon. The...
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40Maize News in EnglishThe Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Climate change impacts agriculture by raising temperatures, reducing crop yields, and altering rainfall patterns. This threatens food security, especially in developing countries....
