All posts tagged "Maize"
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221Maize 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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159Maize 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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166Maize 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....
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144Maize News in EnglishRoots Are A Key To Drought-Tolerant Maize
University of Bonn researchers unveil maize root system's crucial role, varying by climate. Gene ZmHb77 identified for climate-resilient varieties, published in Nature...
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208Maize News in EnglishIndia targets to produce over 340 mt of foodgrains in 2024-25
The Indian government aims for a foodgrains production target of 340.40 million tonnes in the 2024-25 crop year. This includes 159.97 mt...
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190Maize News in EnglishADC to use drones to tame rampant seed maize theft in Trans Nzoia
"Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya, is combating rampant seed maize theft with surveillance drones. Managing Director Mohammed Bulle...
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192Maize News in EnglishFG Targets Rice, Maize, Others, For Year-round Cropping
Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, announces federal government's focus on year-round cropping to enhance food production. Targeting staple crops like rice,...
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197Maize News in EnglishFrench wheat rating slips, maize sowing slows as rain returns
Recent showers in Europe have raised concerns for the continent's largest grain producer as wet conditions persist, potentially damaging maturing wheat and...
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194Maize News in EnglishS.Africa’s maize planting area seen up 7% on higher prices and good weather
South African maize farmers are poised to expand planting by 7% in the 2020/2021 season, according to a Reuters survey. Anticipated at...
