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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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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.
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Ethiopia approves commercial release of TELA GM maize
The government has authorized a 10-year permit for environmental release, starting with a trial batch of approximately 80 kilograms of seed from Bayer.
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Kenya to import up to 1 million bags of maize from Zambia as unga prices surge
The arrangement is intended to cushion the country against potential shortages and ease pressure on consumers facing rising unga prices.