All posts tagged "Maize"
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141Maize News in EnglishSouth Africa’s 2024 maize harvest seen 18.5% lower than previous year
South African maize harvest expected to drop by 18.5% in 2023/2024, predicts Crop Estimates Committee. Forecasted harvest: 13.39 million metric tons, down...
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136Maize News in EnglishFCA sets targets for major crops for kharif season
In Islamabad, the FCA sets production targets for cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane. Water availability expected to increase, seed availability ensured. Increased...
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133Maize News in EnglishSouthern Africa to experience cereal shortage
The Food and Agriculture Organization cautions Southern Africa faces maize shortages due to El Nino-linked drought, risking food insecurity, price hikes, and...
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129Maize News in EnglishWhy farmers are ditching maize for fodder crops
In Nyandarua County, Kinangop, smallholder farmers shift focus from maize to livestock feed, boosting dairy production. Nancy Runana dedicates acres to oats,...
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157Maize News in EnglishMaize exports increase by 195%
Pakistan's maize exports have surged remarkably by 195%, hitting $324 million from July 2023 to February 2024, compared to $10 million last...
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140Maize News in EnglishHigh global food prices may finally see a bottom in 2024, says Oxford Economics
Rising food prices around the world may finally be seeing a bottom this year. According to Oxford Economics, global food prices are...
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121Maize News in EnglishIndia’s agri exports drop by 8.8% YoY amid export curbs on cereals, onions, and maize
The Ministry of Commerce attributed the decline to issues like Red Sea crisis & Russia-Ukraine war. The ministry said that $6 billion...
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145Maize News in EnglishMore drought across sub-Saharan Africa threatening millions of lives
Rain has finally returned to Malawi after weeks and weeks of severe drought — but it’s too little too late for local...
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181Maize News in EnglishGovt distributes ‘rotten’ maize in Hwange
VILLAGERS in Kamativi are up in arms accusing government officials in Hwange district of unfair distribution of food aid and also allegedly...
