All posts tagged "Maize"
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183Maize News in EnglishArea Damaged by Drought Increases Significantly
As of August 26, 2024, over 300,000 hectares of farmland have been declared drought-damaged in Hungary, predominantly affecting maize and sunflowers. This...
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140Maize News in EnglishPoultry farmers lament impact of drought on production; warn available feed may last one month
Poultry farmers in Ghana are facing a severe threat due to the current drought, which has led to a shortage of grains...
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154Maize News in EnglishUS researchers create nitrogen-fixing maize
Researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of Wisconsin have developed nitrogen-fixing maize varieties, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers....
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118Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa remains with sufficient maize supplies for our annual needs
South Africa's maize harvest for 2023-24 is estimated at 13.06 million tonnes, a 21% decrease from last season due to mid-summer droughts....
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149EnglishSouth 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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135Maize 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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127Wheat 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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152Maize 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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116Maize 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....
