Maize
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Uganda invests in warehouses in a drive to boost grain quality and standards
UGANDA – The Government of Uganda is working with private warehouse owners, through the public-private sector model, to offer grain warehousing services across the country…
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ZimbaSeed to roll out drought-resistant maize varieties in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE – ZimbaSeed, a subsidiary of the Zambia Seed Company and a local seed variety producer plans to introduce its new drought-resistant maize varieties on…
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Australia and New Zealand invite public opinion on GMO corn for food
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND– Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is inviting public commentary on an application that could see the introduction of genetically modified corn, line…
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Kenyan farmers call for government intervention in maize prices and storage
KENYA- Maize producers in the North Rift region of Kenya are urging the government to instruct the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) to open…
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Ghanian private seed company develops new maize varieties needing less fertilizer
GHANA – The Ghanaian Legacy Crop Improvement Centre (LCIC) has made an advancement in agricultural research by developing high-quality new maize seed varieties that require…