All posts tagged "Maize"
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62Maize News in EnglishPunjab : Pilot project to replace paddy with water-saving kharif maize ‘too little, too late’: experts
A Punjab government pilot project promoting a shift from paddy to kharif maize in six districts has faced criticism from experts. They...
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59Maize News in EnglishU.S. : Uruguay’s corn production set for record high
Uruguay expects a record 1.8 million-tonne corn harvest in 2025–2026, while wheat output drops to 1.2 million tonnes due to rising canola...
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47Maize News in EnglishTurkey becomes top importer of Ukrainian corn with quota policy driving record purchases in 2024/25 marketing year
Turkey imported 3.2 million tonnes of corn between Sept 2024–Apr 2025—double the previous year’s volume—mainly from Ukraine. Domestic output fell 12%, prompting...
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75Maize News in EnglishThailand Feed Mills Halt Corn Purchases Amid GMO Import Controversy
Thailand's feed mills halted corn purchases on June 9, prompting backlash from farmers who fear the move aims to enable GMO corn...
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70Maize News in EnglishPAU inks pact with Rajasthan firm for maize hybrid commercialisation
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) signed an MoA with IFSA Seeds Pvt Ltd to commercialize its high-yielding maize hybrid PMH 17. Suitable for...
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94Rice News in EnglishA Perfect Storm: The Collapse Of Pakistan’s Crop Production
Pakistan’s 2024–25 cropping year saw a 13.5% decline in major crop output due to policy missteps, climate shocks, water scarcity, and systemic...
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87Maize News in EnglishGovernment focusing on increasing maize production: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched a campaign to bring agricultural experts directly to farmers’ fields, aiming to boost crop productivity. At...
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59Maize News in EnglishUttar Pradesh : Adityanath ‘lacks courage’ to face farmers on ground: Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath for conducting an aerial crop survey, accusing him of avoiding direct...
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Nepal: Maize crops in Ramechhap district affected due to armyworm outbreak
Farmers in Ramechhap district are facing severe crop damage due to an armyworm infestation affecting maize fields. The pests initially target leaves,...
