Dryland maize farmers in parts of South Africa may be planting a month later and harvesting sooner, but at lower yields, amid longer, hotter summers. The projected changed conditions are expected to ...

A high-yielding hybrid maize variety that is tolerant to maize diseases prevalent in the Ghanaian farming environment has been launched to shore up maize production in the country ...

South African farmers are expected to plant maize over an area 5.3% smaller than last year due to excessive rain during the planting season, the government's Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) said on ...

The rains are here and farmers are busy. Maize farmers should understand the growth and development of the plant to do proper crop husbandry to maximise yields. Although farmers have no control of ...

Kenya: The better part of Kenya is expected to start receiving seasonal rainfall next week, amid allegations that the country could be facing a maize seed shortage. Meteorological Services forecast ...

(Reuters) - South African farmers are expected to plant maize over an area 3% smaller than last year, the government's Crop Estimates Committee (CEC) said on Thursday. The CEC forecast a 6.3% drop in ...

An important gene in maize called HPC1 modulates certain chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, and has its origins in 'teosinte mexicana,' a precursor to modern-day corn that grows ...

Kenya Seed Company has announced a reduction in maize seed prices under a government-backed subsidy programme, providing ...