Jan 30 (Reuters) - South African farmers are expected to plant maize over an area 2% bigger this year than last, the government's Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) said on Tuesday. The CEC forecast a ...

Increasing planting density has had a key role in boosting yields of maize (corn). However, optimal plant architecture is a prerequisite for adapting maize to dense planting. In general, more-upright ...

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Maize is the third most widely consumed cereal crop in the world after wheat and rice. In Nigeria, it is a major staple food that is also used for livestock feed, fuel, and raw materials for ...

On January 12, 2024, the Federal Government authorised the commercial release of four TELA maize varieties through the National Varietal Release Committee (NVRC). The four varieties approved are ...

Abel Kipsang who scored ''A'' of 82 points helped his family to plant maize at their rural home Kapkwis village in Uasin Gishu county on April,24,2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard] Maize farmers ...

One of the most important agricultural activities in Kenya contributing to food security is maize farming. According to Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro), maize, ...

By Gus Trompiz and Michael Hogan PARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - Maize is set to lose more area in Europe this year as a jump in fertiliser and energy costs discourages some farmers as they plant spring ...

Malawi’s increasingly unpredictable rainfall and higher than usual temperatures are causing problems for smallholder farmers. Soil erosion has increased, causing soil fertility and water availability ...