All posts tagged "Maize"
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142Maize News in EnglishGovt identifies five drought mitigation pillars
Zimbabwe unveils a comprehensive strategy to combat El Nino-induced drought and fortify resilience in agriculture. Five key pillars, including increased irrigation, horticulture,...
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157Maize News in EnglishSA trims maize output forecast as outlook worsens north of Limpopo in El Niño’s wake
South Africa's Crop Estimates Committee has revised down maize production forecasts for the season, though domestic demand should still be met. However,...
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160Maize News in EnglishMaize and trade: Free lesson for Kenya from México
In a March report, US trade officials criticized Kenya's maize aflatoxin limits, deeming them lower than US standards. These concerns, echoing those...
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162Maize News in EnglishUntimely rains impacting French grains
Recent rains in France have impacted wheat, barley, and maize planting, hindering progress in the EU's leading grains producer. According to FranceAgriMer...
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215Maize News in EnglishBorno: NEMA says 37,000 bags of food distributed to reduce hunger
NEMA delivers 37,000 bags of assorted food to Borno, approved by President Bola Tinubu, addressing socio-economic hardship. Governor Zulum assures judicious distribution....
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152Maize News in EnglishUN to raise US$430 million for Zimbabwe food aid
The United Nations pledged nearly US$430 million to help feed nine million people facing food shortages due to a severe drought in...
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198Maize News in EnglishAgriculture sector bounces back after two years of contraction
Kenya’s agriculture sector rebounded by 7% in 2023, driven by government fertilizer subsidies and favorable weather, reported KNBS. Maize production rose 38.8%...
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146Maize News in EnglishSweet sorghum a sustainable solution to climate crisis
"Southern African nations grapple with severe drought, prompting Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to declare agricultural emergencies, seeking aid amidst plummeting crop yields....
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138Maize News in EnglishHigher maize meal price eating into pockets of millers, vendors
Namibian Agronomic Board predicts maize meal price hike. Vendors adapt by blending cheaper maize. NAB sets high floor price to safeguard producers....
