All posts tagged "maize production"
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42Maize News in EnglishKenya losing millions over delays in commercalising GMO maize
Kenya’s five-year delay in commercializing Bt maize has cost $67 million in lost benefits. Bt maize could boost yields, lower production costs,...
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63Maize News in EnglishUK forage maize area increased significantly in 2024
Forage maize production in the UK rose by 10-20% in 2024 due to a late spring, with many crops planted late, leading...
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44Maize News in EnglishSKUAST-K Bred Maize Hybrid identified for release in Jharkhand
Shalimar Maize Hybrid-5 (SMH-5), developed by SKUAST-K, has been identified for release in Jharkhand to address challenges in rainfed conditions such as...
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Researchers Identify Five Species of Nematodes Living in Maize Crops Across New Zealand
A study identified five root-lesion nematode species in New Zealand maize fields, including P. neglectus, P. crenatus, and region-specific P. penetrans and...
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61Maize News in EnglishZambia : ZNS Targets 50,000 Hectares of Maize by 2027
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) aims to cultivate 50,000 hectares of maize by 2027 to boost food security. ZNS Commander Lieutenant General...
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66Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa receives first shipment of imported white maize since 2017
South Africa has begun importing white maize for the first time since 2017 due to poor crops and high exports to Zimbabwe....
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45Maize News in EnglishPhilippines Corn production to be disrupted by rains
Corn production in the Philippines faces disruptions due to heavy rains and typhoons, causing delayed planting. The Philippine Maize Federation expects a...
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51Maize News in English
Kenya : Agency seeks public approval for introduction of GMO Maize
The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is conducting public participation forums to gather views on the potential release of GMO BT maize, developed...
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Future of Maize Farming in India
India's maize cultivation is growing, driven by rising demand for food, feed, and ethanol. Hybrid seeds, government support, and processing incentives boost...
