Agriculture & Food Security
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Malawi’s maize output falls 20% in five years amid alarming soil degradation
Maize accounts for roughly 53% of Malawi’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), meaning that fluctuations in its supply significantly impact inflation and the broader economy.
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Liberian corn farmers urge government to invest in modern facilities to boost agriculture
Currently, corn harvests are lining the roadsides of Liberia’s Nimba County, indicating a productive season. However, without proper post-harvest solutions, much of this bounty may go to waste or be sold at a lower value.
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South Africa’s maize production exceeds Nigeria’s with just half the land area
This paradox can be explained by various key factors that highlight South Africa’s dominance in maize production in Africa.
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Dry weather negatively impacts Turkey’s wheat, barley outlook: USDA
The FAS notes that wheat consumption has stagnated in recent years due to demographic changes and evolving consumption habits.
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IITA’s new maize hybrid delivers on yield, resilience in Nigeria
SAMMAZ77 achieved 5–35% higher yields under combined stressors of fall armyworm infestation, Striga parasitism, and severe drought.