Research shows poor disease management can cut maize harvests by as much as 30% to 100%.
Higher output and strong demand from nearby markets push India’s corn exports higher, while lawmakers raise concern about low rice and wheat procurement.
USDA forecasts both countries will import about 13 million tons as demand stays high.
Farmers say falling prices and slow sales now threaten incomes in Kenya’s largest rice growing region.
Saudi flour and feed producer records higher earnings while moving ahead with new milling projects in Riyadh and Hail.