maize production Archives

Why maize deserves centre stage in India’s agricultural roadmap

India’s food security has long relied on water-intensive rice and wheat, where productivity is nearing its limits. As demand rises and water...

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Zimbabwe exceeds maize planting target for 2025–2026 summer season

Zimbabwe has surpassed its maize planting target for the 2025–26 season, sowing 1.89 million hectares, or 105% of plan. Improved rainfall boosted...

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Punjab Emerges as a Suitable Hub for Maize Hybrid Seed Production

ICAR-IIMR Ludhiana successfully conducted Punjab’s first maize hybrid seed trial using DMRH 1308, proving local production can cut costs and boost profits....

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Maize production increased by nearly 30% from 337.30 LMT in 2021-22 to 443 LMT in 2024-25: Minister

India’s maize output has surged nearly 30% to 443 LMT in 2024–25, while sugar availability reached 340 LMT, exceeding domestic demand of...

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Nepal : Production of maize increases in Tanahun

Farmers in Tanahun reported a strong maize harvest this year, with no pest or fertilizer shortages, according to Crop Development Officer Kiran...

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Bangladesh : Govt fixes record 2.17m tonnes maize production target

The Bangladesh government set a record target of producing 2.17 million tonnes of maize from 0.30 million hectares during the 2014–15 Rabi...

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SA maize output seen at 11.7m tons

South Africa is forecast to produce 11.7 million tonnes of maize in the 2011/12 season, up from 10.36 million tonnes previously, according...

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Niger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production

Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...