All posts tagged "Maize"
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114Maize News in EnglishAt 1.17 lakh hectares, area under maize sees 24% rise
In Punjab, maize cultivation has increased to 1.17 lakh hectares this kharif season, up by 24.4% from the previous year. The state...
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156Wheat News in EnglishHimachal Pradesh to procure chemical-free wheat, maize at high price
Himachal Pradesh has announced a minimum support price of Rs 40/kg for chemical-free wheat and Rs 30/kg for maize, the highest in...
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157Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol used in petrol now more from maize, damaged foodgrains than sugar
Cereal grains, notably maize and damaged foodgrains, have surpassed sugarcane as the primary feedstock for ethanol production in India. For the supply...
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172Maize News in EnglishWFP order 29, 000 metric tonnes of maize to support El Nino affected Malawians
In response to El Niño's impact on Malawians, the World Food Programme (WFP) has ordered 29,000 metric tonnes of maize for distribution...
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222Maize News in EnglishMaize crop hit badly in Himachal
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are struggling as severe drought and fall armyworm infestations devastate their maize crops. Despite the rainy season, minimal...
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146Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol production from Rice: Important update from Govt on subsidised rate
The Indian government has decided not to resume subsidized rice sales for ethanol production, discontinued since July 2023 due to concerns over...
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148Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane, maize and other crops sowing update till July 26
The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released progress of area coverage under kharif crops as on 26th July 2024.The maize...
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156Maize News in EnglishFCMB: Supporting Women, Farmers in Fight Against Hunger in Nigeria
In northeast Nigeria, Babban Gona has transformed farmers' lives by boosting maize yields with high-yield seeds and fertilizer. Supported by FCMB and...
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144Maize News in EnglishMAIZE SUPPLY A MAJOR CHALLENGE
Southern Africa is grappling with significant maize shortages due to a severe drought in 2024. Zambia’s maize production has dropped by over...
