All posts tagged "Drought"
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292Maize News in EnglishEl Nino-induced drought impacts haunt farmers in southern Africa amid crop planting season
The 2023/2024 El Nino drought devastated Southern African farmers, including Derek Mathews, whose crops were destroyed, and caused severe losses across the...
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152Maize News in EnglishNamibia imports N$718m worth of cereal grains …as local production remains low
Namibia's cereal grain imports surged to N$718 million in the last quarter of 2024, a notable rise from N$415.5 million in the...
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145Wheat News in EnglishMoisture recharge improves US winter wheat conditions
U.S. winter wheat conditions improved in November after a dry fall, with rain boosting crop ratings. As of November 24, 8% of...
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183Sugar 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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147Wheat 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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195Maize 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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189Wheat 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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189Rice 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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259Maize 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...
