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Agriculture & Food Security
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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.
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Tanzania imposes blanket ban on South African, Malawian farm imports amid escalating trade dispute
The decision, announced by Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe, follows the failure of both countries to lift their restrictions on Tanzanian farm products, despite five years of negotiations.
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CGIAR, AGRA sign landmark MoU to accelerate agricultural innovation in Africa
The agreement aims to co-develop and scale science-based solutions for smallholder farmers, bridging the gap between research and on-the-ground delivery.