All posts tagged "maize production"
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96Maize News in EnglishPunjab Woman Farmer Boosts Maize Yield to 20 Quintals Per Acre with Modern Practices and Improved Seeds
Meena Kumari, a farmer from Gurdaspur, Punjab, transitioned from traditional maize farming to using improved seeds through an Indian Institute of Maize...
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64Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa Faces Sharp Decline in Maize Production
South Africa's maize production dropped by 21.8% in the 2023/2024 season, totaling 12.85 million metric tons, down from 16.43 million metric tons...
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60Maize News in EnglishNamibia : Maize & Wheat production drops drastically due to drought
Namibia's wheat production fell 83.72% in 2024/25 due to poor rainfall, forcing 97.7% reliance on imports. Maize output dropped 31.4%, threatening food...
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132Maize News in EnglishTanzania maize production hits 11.7 million tonnes in 2024/2025
Tanzania's maize production reached a record 11.7 million tonnes, making it Africa’s third-largest producer. The government aims for 15 million tonnes by...
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76Maize News in EnglishBangladesh : All-time record maize production likely in Rangpur region
Farmers in Bangladesh's Rangpur region are expanding maize farming due to high yields and profitability. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) targets...
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61Maize 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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UK 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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60Maize 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...
