All posts tagged "Maize"
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128Maize News in EnglishUSA : Research for Stronger Corn
Research from Cornell University's Boyce Thompson Institute reveals that COI1 proteins, crucial for plant defense, also regulate maize growth. Mutants lacking COI1...
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138Maize News in EnglishBihar: ICAR’s regional maize research and seed production center will be made state-of-the-art
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced initiatives for Bihar’s farmers, including opening an APEDA office to boost exports and upgrading ICAR’s...
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135Maize News in EnglishBusy maize harvest expected with acreage up
maize crops are expected to increase by 10-15% this year, driven by wider drilling windows and crop flexibility. Despite challenges from limited...
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144Maize News in EnglishMalawi seeks to import maize from Tanzania
Malawi is facing a tough time with maize prices, which have been higher than neighboring countries like Mozambique, Zambia, South Africa, and...
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139Maize News in EnglishUK : Reducing soil nitrogen losses from fertilizer use in global maize and wheat production
Researchers used machine learning to map soil nitrogen losses from maize and wheat cultivation. In 2020, synthetic fertilizer use led to significant...
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145Wheat News in EnglishKenya : Wheat, maize prices up in August on new customs levy
In August, wheat and maize prices in Kenya surged by 10.9% and 9.9%, respectively, largely due to a new two percent levy...
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130Maize News in EnglishMaize and other Vital Crops Can Control Water Loss Without Relying on Stomata
Researchers have discovered that maize, sorghum, and proso millet—key C4 crops—can manage water loss without relying on their typical stomatal pores. This...
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128Maize News in EnglishUP to buy coarse grains including maize, millet, and sorghum from farmers starting Oct 1
The Uttar Pradesh government will begin coarse grain procurement for 2024-25 from October 1 to December 31, including maize, millet, and sorghum....
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116Maize News in EnglishUSDA expects Romania’s maize crop at lowest level in 11 years
The USDA has revised Romania's maize production forecast for the 2024-2025 season, predicting a drop to 7.8 million tonnes, the lowest in...
