All posts tagged "Maize"
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87Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe shuts the gate on maize – EP 16
Zimbabwe, once South Africa’s top maize importer, is prioritizing domestic production after a strong harvest. This policy shift may reduce regional maize...
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101Maize News in EnglishNiger State Signs MOU with Benin Republic to Boost Cotton, Maize, Soybean Production
Niger State, Nigeria, has signed a multi-billion-dollar MoU with Benin to boost cotton, maize, and soybean production. The initiative targets 450,000 tonnes...
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100Maize News in EnglishAI Tool Makes “Invisible Enemy” Visible, Tackling Aflatoxin Risk in Africa’s Maize
An AI-powered Aflatoxin Early Warning System (A-EWS) predicts maize contamination hotspots in East Africa using satellite and historical data. Developed by IITA...
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88Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa raises corn crop estimate
South Africa’s Crop Estimation Committee raised the 2025 commercial maize production forecast to 16.2 million tonnes, up 26% from last year, with...
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130Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s Maize Harvest Boom: A 26% Surge
South Africa’s Crop Estimates Committee projects a 26% rise in 2024/25 maize output, reaching 16.179 million tons, up from 12.85 million tons...
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94Maize News in EnglishUS corn harvest rates are lower than last year
As of September 28, 2025, U.S. corn harvest reached 18% of acreage, slightly below last year’s 20% and the five-year average of...
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143Maize News in EnglishNigeria set to boost corn, wheat imports in 2025/26: USDA
Nigeria’s wheat and corn imports are expected to rise in MY 2025/26, supported by a stable naira, lower global prices, and improved...
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92Rice News in EnglishMaharashtra : Pune, Solapur, Beed, Ahilyanagar Suffer Massive Crop Losses Due To Relentless Rains
Heavy rains in Maharashtra between September 13–22 and 26–28 have devastated over 32 lakh hectares of farmland, particularly in Pune, Ahilyanagar, Beed,...
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145Rice News in EnglishGujarat govt to purchase paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi and maize at MSP; registration from Oct 1
The Gujarat government will procure paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi, and maize at MSP during the Kharif 2025–26 season. Farmers can register online...
