maize cultivation Archives

Agriculture dept struggles to meet kharif maize sowing target

As kharif season progresses, only 450 of the targeted 1,500 hectares have been sown with maize, hindered by the dominance of paddy...

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Uttar Pradesh : ‘Maize cultivation increasingly becoming the preferred crop of many farmers’

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a shift toward maize cultivation due to its profitability, low water needs, and assured MSP of ₹2,225/quintal. Supported...

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Punjab Agri Dept pushes for maize cultivation, sets 1,500 hectare target this season

To boost crop diversification and farmer income, the Agriculture Department is promoting kharif maize cultivation, targeting 1,500 hectares—400 of which are already...

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Maize production expected to hit record 6.0m tonnes

Bangladesh is poised for a record maize harvest of 6 million tonnes in FY’25, driven by a major shift from wheat and...

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Sri Lanka poultry exports blocked by maize autarky, import licensing

Sri Lanka’s poultry export growth is hampered by maize import restrictions, says Ceylon Grain Elevators. With local maize meeting under 50% of...

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Farmers happy with bumper maize yield in Tangail

Farmers in Tangail district are expecting a bumper maize harvest this Rabi season, with cultivation exceeding targets due to favorable weather, hybrid...

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Experts suggest continuation of hybrid maize in Pakistan

Experts in Pakistan have recommended continuing with hybrid maize production, citing its significant per-acre yield and growing export potential. Maize exports have...

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Bumper maize harvest brings cheer to Sirajganj’s char farmers

A golden maize boom is transforming Sirajganj, where farmers celebrate a bumper harvest across 15,000 hectares—well above target. Favorable weather, rising demand,...