Maize
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Kenya to be self-sufficient in maize by next year: Ruto
KENYA – President William Ruto has assured Kenyans that by next year, the country will no longer import maize as the state now wants to…
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China greenlights genetically modified crops, aims for food security and production boost
CHINA – China has approved the planting of dozens of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean seed varieties in a move aimed at enhancing food security and…
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Uganda to destroy 1,700 tonnes of maize consignment after failing EAC aflatoxin test
UGANDA – Authorities in Uganda are reportedly set to destroy 1700 tonnes of maize previously seized by South Sudan after a fresh independent test carried…
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Maize farmers in Kenya to benefit from Ukama Ustawi Scaling Fund project
KENYA – Kenya is among the 12 countries set to benefit from a project launch meant to enhance smallholder productivity, diversification, and risk mitigation in…
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ARS discovers potential biocontrol agents for tar spot fungus in corn
USA- Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are diligently seeking innovative ways to combat the fungus responsible for tar spot, a disease that significantly reduces the…