All posts tagged "Maize"
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91Maize News in EnglishFears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme
Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company in Marigat, Baringo county suffer losses as floods destroy maize farms. Despite anticipation of a bumper...
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91Maize News in EnglishJalandhar: Hit by floods last year, farmers now go in for spring maize
Farmers in low-lying areas like Dhakka Basti and Gatta Mundi Kasu, Lohian, face challenges after last year's floods. Around 100 acres remain...
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118Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe: Selling, Growing Genetically Modified Maize Seed Is Illegal- – Agriculture Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos warns against illegal GMO maize sales to farmers, promising prosecution. Government permits GMO maize imports but prohibits distribution...
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90Maize News in EnglishLessons from Africa’s largest producer of GMO maize
African countries grapple with GMO adoption amid food security concerns and climate change challenges. South Africa leads in GMO cultivation; Nigeria and...
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115Maize News in EnglishDrought drying up maize crops
Severe drought in Jhapa district threatens maize crops, causing worry among farmers. Expert Rajendra Kharel warns of significant damage as plants begin...
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107Maize News in EnglishSelling, growing genetically modified maize seed is illegal— Agriculture deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, sternly warned against the illegal sale of genetically modified organism...
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111Maize News in EnglishFarm loan sees 10.55pc growth in July-March
Agricultural loan disbursement up 10.55% in FY 2023-24. Bangladesh Bank data shows Tk 266.67 billion disbursed. Repayment increases.
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97Maize News in EnglishPeople in ‘maize bowl’ of Bihar dish out reluctance and lack of enthusiasm towards elections
Bihar's "maize bowl" voters show reluctance in elections, citing unfulfilled promises and economic woes. Despite high maize productivity, lack of infrastructure and...
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131Maize News in EnglishMaize: South Africa’s most abundant grain now has to be imported
South Africa faces 20% maize yield reduction, Southern Africa 50%, prompting maize imports from Argentina. Zimbabwe aims to import 1.4M tonnes to...
