That said, the per-acre yield of at least two major crops — rice and maize — has increased phenomenally in recent years owing to the introduction of hybrid seed technology. Dawn Business ...

Warangal: National ST commission member Jatoth Hussain Naik demanded that tribal farmers in Mulugu district be immediately compensated for major losses on account of counterfeit maize seeds ...

The previous estimate, on February 27, had put the 2025 maize harvest at 13.91 million metric tons - 8% more than the previous year. The harvest is expected to consist of 7.70 million tons of white ...

German pharmaceutical, biotechnology and crop science company Bayer AG has opened a new maize seed facility in Kabwe, Zambia. Bayer has invested around $35m in the new facility, which will triple ...

The maize seeds which were available for Rs 2,750 per bag (4.5 kg) are now being sold for Rs 3,500 per bag. An acre of maize sowing requires at least 9 kg of seeds.

The harvest is expected to consist of 7.4 million tons of white maize, for human consumption, and 6.5 million tons of yellow maize, used mainly in animal feed. Step into a world where the truth shines ...

The early months of 2025 are set to bring financial challenges for South African consumers as forecasts indicate a significant rise in the prices of white maize, a staple food, coupled with an ...

Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture is set to release Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) maize seeds to farmers for planting ...

White maize, a key staple for many South Africans, is expected to drop by 26%, potentially driving food inflation. RELATED: Maize price may go up, but no need to panic yet - agricultural ...

Black and white sesame seeds, derived from the same plant, offer distinct tastes and nutritional benefits. Black sesame seeds boast higher antioxidant and mineral content, promoting bone health ...