All posts tagged "Maize"
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277Maize News in EnglishAfrica’s food systems require a critical shift towards resilience
Former UN and current African Union Food Systems envoys address Africa's food challenges, emphasizing urgent reforms. Recent El Niño impacts Zambia, Malawi,...
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209Maize News in EnglishMusese expects 4 000t maize harvest
Metzger, a professional borehole driller, oversees the harvesting at Musese, where 15 maize fields are being harvested with a N$8 million combine...
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178Maize News in EnglishFears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme
Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company in Marigat, Baringo county suffer losses as floods destroy maize farms. Despite anticipation of a bumper...
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182Maize News in EnglishJalandhar: Hit by floods last year, farmers now go in for spring maize
Farmers in low-lying areas like Dhakka Basti and Gatta Mundi Kasu, Lohian, face challenges after last year's floods. Around 100 acres remain...
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214Maize News in EnglishZimbabwe: Selling, Growing Genetically Modified Maize Seed Is Illegal- – Agriculture Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos warns against illegal GMO maize sales to farmers, promising prosecution. Government permits GMO maize imports but prohibits distribution...
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207Maize News in EnglishLessons from Africa’s largest producer of GMO maize
African countries grapple with GMO adoption amid food security concerns and climate change challenges. South Africa leads in GMO cultivation; Nigeria and...
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200Maize News in EnglishDrought drying up maize crops
Severe drought in Jhapa district threatens maize crops, causing worry among farmers. Expert Rajendra Kharel warns of significant damage as plants begin...
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194Maize News in EnglishSelling, growing genetically modified maize seed is illegal— Agriculture deputy minister
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, sternly warned against the illegal sale of genetically modified organism...
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193Maize News in EnglishFarm loan sees 10.55pc growth in July-March
Agricultural loan disbursement up 10.55% in FY 2023-24. Bangladesh Bank data shows Tk 266.67 billion disbursed. Repayment increases.
