All posts tagged "Maize"
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85Maize News in EnglishHigh maize prices & shortage hits poultry, starch industries
In Indore, soaring maize prices and limited supply have significantly impacted the poultry and starch-based industries. Maize prices have surged to over...
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61Maize News in EnglishMaize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi remain high due to several factors. In Malawi, high fertiliser costs and poor weather reduced maize...
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65Maize News in EnglishImport levy could raise cost of food
A new 2% import levy on food crops in Kenya, effective from July 1, threatens to worsen food shortages and inflation. The...
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56Maize News in EnglishClimate-smart agriculture breathes new life into NW maize yields
Research in South Africa’s North West province shows that climate-smart farming boosts maize yields and food security. Techniques like drought-tolerant seeds, mulching,...
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57Maize News in EnglishFertiliser subsidy offer maize farmers bumper harvest
Kenya expects increased maize production this year due to the government’s fertilizer subsidy program. Dr. Paul Ronoh highlighted a rise in maize...
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62Maize News in EnglishRafhan Maize earns Rs1.9bn in three months
Rafhan Maize Products Limited (PSX: RMPL) reported a profit after tax of Rs1.9 billion for Q2 2024, up 17.2% from Rs1.62 billion...
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53Maize News in EnglishNFRA to buy 100,000 tonnes of maize in Rukwa
The NFRA Sumbawanga Zonal Office will purchase 100,000 tonnes of maize this season using a new digital system for enhanced efficiency. The...
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59Maize News in EnglishEU Maize Crop Faces Strain Amidst Drought and Heatwaves
The EU is expecting a reduced maize crop this year due to severe drought and heatwaves in Romania, potentially increasing its reliance...
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114Maize News in EnglishMaize crop in lower Kangra hit as infestation persists
In Kangra district, maize farmers are battling fall armyworm infestations, damaging about 10% of the crop. With past issues involving simian and...
