food security Archives - Page 7 of 10

Chinese scientists’ gene discovery paves way for machine hybrid rice seed production

Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in rice breeding, identifying the GSE3 gene for fully mechanised hybrid seed production. By crossbreeding varieties...

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Wheat News in English

India’s Wheat Reserves Hit 16-Year Low Amid Rising Rice Stocks

India's wheat reserves hit a 16-year low at 29.91 million tonnes by June 1, 2024, down 4.7% from last year. In contrast,...

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Maize News in English

FG targets 135m MT output of staple crops in 2024

Nigeria unveils plans to boost staple crop production to 135 million MT in 2024, targeting a 6% increase from 2023. The government...

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Rice News in English

New herbicide-tolerant rice varieties could damage biodiversity and food security

NEW DELHI: ICAR launched herbicide-tolerant basmati rice varieties Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985, promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and reducing...

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Maize News in English

Kenya ready to introduce new GMO crops in market

Kenya gears up for more genetically modified (GM) crops amid legal delays, per National Biosafety Authority. Bt Maize and modified cassava await...

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Wheat News in English

Aussie gene editing aims to increase wheat yields

Australian trials for gene-edited wheat, promising 10% productivity boost, commence. InterGrain and Inari collaborate, aiming for market presence by 2028. Gene editing...

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Maize News in English

GMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency

The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...

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Maize News in English

Govt identifies five drought mitigation pillars

Zimbabwe unveils a comprehensive strategy to combat El Nino-induced drought and fortify resilience in agriculture. Five key pillars, including increased irrigation, horticulture,...