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Maize
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Sri Lanka to establish committee to determine maize prices, regulate imports
The grain is used mainly in poultry feed formulations, where maize can account for 50–60% of compound feed rations.
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Kenyan scientists defend voluntary adoption of Bt maize in ongoing High Court case
Farmers will retain full freedom to choose between GM, hybrid, improved, or indigenous seed varieties.
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USDA projects US soybean gains as corn, wheat production softens in 2026-27
Global wheat production was forecast to outpace consumption, leading to an increase in world wheat ending stocks.
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Bayer East Africa warns farmers against fake seeds ahead of long rains
The company urges growers to buy certified seeds to protect yields and household incomes.
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South African maize harvest seen slightly lower in 2025/26 crop season
Even with a slightly smaller harvest, stocks and carry-over from the previous year position the country to supply both domestic grain demand and export markets.