All posts tagged "Maize"
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276Maize News in EnglishMaize brings smile on cultivators’ faces in Manikganj
Farmers in Manikganj celebrate bumper maize harvest, surpassing the 17,020-hectare target with cultivation on 17,032 hectares. Maize's popularity rises in all seven...
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241Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishOil marketing firms invite bids for ethanol supply
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have opened bids for the supply of 66 crore litres of ethanol for 2023-2024, spanning November 1, 2023,...
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226Maize News in EnglishSpring paddy areas shrink in western Nepal
Farmers in Lumbini province are abandoning spring paddy (chaite dhan) due to irrigation issues, switching to higher-yielding hybrid maize instead. Spring paddy...
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528Maize News in EnglishMaize harvest kicks off: South African farmers brace for challenging season
South African farmers are in full swing with the maize harvest season, expected to yield 13.3 million tonnes, a 19% drop from...
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241Maize News in EnglishMaize farming receives a boost in Chandpur
Maize cultivation surges in Chandpur district, with farmers reaping profits. Considered a lucrative short-term cash crop, maize is gaining popularity for its...
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431Maize News in EnglishKenya grew 48 million bags of maize on good rains in 2023
Kenya's agriculture sector reversed its negative growth trend, achieving a 7% growth in 2023 due to favorable weather and government interventions, including...
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230Maize News in EnglishFarmers desperate as NCPB runs out of topdressing fertiliser
Maize farmers in Trans Nzoia county face frustration over a top-dressing fertiliser shortage. Long queues at Kitale's National Cereals and Produce Board...
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256Maize News in EnglishMaize production in Bangladesh rises sharply in last decade
The feed and food-processing industries are fueling a surge in maize demand, prompting widespread expansion of cereal crop farming nationwide. Production soared...
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335Maize News in EnglishIMF to assess impact of drought on Zambia’s economy
The IMF will visit Zambia in mid-April to assess the drought's impact on growth and the budget. The drought affects 84 of...
