All posts tagged "Maize"
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168Maize News in EnglishArea under paddy, arhar, maize gains in India’s kharif sowing
The early gain in sowing under kharif crops has narrowed to now less than 4 per cent against over 10 per cent...
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162Maize News in EnglishRising prices of maize worry poultry industry
Pune: The poultry industry has raised concerns over rising maize prices and urged Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh to allow duty-free imports...
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138Maize News in EnglishSetback for crop diversification in Punjab: In 50 years, area under maize down 82%, paddy continues to gain acreage
In Punjab, maize cultivation has plummeted 82% from 577,000 hectares in 1975-76 to 103,624 hectares by July 17, 2024. Over 19 years,...
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162Maize News in EnglishGovernment to introduce maize seed subsidy in the next farming season
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced a subsidy on maize seeds for the upcoming farming season to boost production. During her visit...
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167Maize News in EnglishNigerian farmers, scientists divided over GM maize
The Nigerian government's approval of TELA maize, a genetically modified (GM) crop with insect resistance and drought tolerance, has sparked debate. In...
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171Maize News in EnglishExplained: The green revolution in maize
India’s maize production has surged from 11.5 million tonnes in 1999-2000 to over 35 million tonnes in 2023-24. While mostly used as...
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185Maize News in EnglishLagos tackles high food prices
Lagos State is addressing rising food inflation, focusing on staples like garri and maize, with prices up over 100% year-on-year, according to...
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169Maize News in EnglishZimbabweans to get 7.5kg of maize per month as hunger stalks millions
India's poultry industry struggles with record-high maize prices due to ethanol production. The industry seeks zero-duty imports and concessional rice supply, as...
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157Maize News in EnglishPoultry industry demands maize imports at zero duty under OGL
India's poultry industry faces challenges with record-high maize prices due to ethanol production. Industry seeks zero duty imports and concessional rice supply....
