All posts tagged "Maize"
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97EnglishSouth African Maize Harvest to Drop by 20.5% in 2023/2024 Season
South Africa's maize production for the 2023/2024 season is projected to drop by 20.5%, according to the Crop Estimates Committee. The forecasted...
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91Maize News in EnglishEnhancing farmer’s crop productivity with resilient maize varieties tailored to their needs
Maize productivity in eastern and southern Africa faces challenges like drought, heat, and low nitrogen. CIMMYT, with partners, develops stress-tolerant maize hybrids,...
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85Wheat News in EnglishAncient wild relatives of wheat offer hope for climate-resilient crops – study
A CIMMYT study reveals that ancient wild wheat relatives could combat climate change challenges. These resilient varieties, preserved in 155 genebanks, offer...
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104Maize News in EnglishUkraine sends thousands of tonnes of maize to two African countries
A vessel from Ukraine will deliver 3,848 tonnes of maize to Mozambique and 19,200 tonnes to Malawi, which will be used by...
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77Maize News in EnglishFarmers association criticise Ghana ban on export of maize, rice and oda grains
Ghana's government has banned the export of grains like maize, rice, and soybeans due to a drought that has affected farmers' yields....
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108Maize News in EnglishKharif crops sowing update till August 27
As of August 27, 2024, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare reported significant progress in Kharif crop sowing. Maize sowing increased...
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101Maize News in EnglishMalawi: Maize Prices in Kenya and Malawi Have Soared, but Tanzania’s Haven’t – Economists Explain Why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been high due to market inefficiencies. Malawi faces high fertilizer costs and reduced production, leading...
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85Maize News in EnglishEU crop monitor MARS sharply cuts maize yield forecast
PARIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) -Crop monitoring service MARS on Monday cut its European Union average maize yield forecast to 7.03 metric tons...
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105Maize News in EnglishGhana bans export of maize, rice, and soya beans
On August 26, Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture banned the export of maize, rice, and soya beans due to production shortfalls...
